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Ancient Rome
Who were the Romans?
Where was ROME?
Where?
Ancient Rome was situated in present day Italy.Italy is a long peninsula peninsula that extends into the that extends into the Mediterranean Sea.Mediterranean Sea.
The south,east and west The south,east and west borders of the country are borders of the country are surrounded by water. surrounded by water.
Its most prominent feature Its most prominent feature is its boot-like shape kicking is its boot-like shape kicking the island of Sicily.the island of Sicily.
Geography:
The Alps border Italy to the north.The Apennines ( a mountain range) run along the middle of Italy from the north all the way to the south.
What were the conditions?
Ancient Roman civilization flourished in Italy because of itsfertile landwarm climatenatural harbours.The splendid location of Italy enabled Romans to conquer many surrounding countries and to set up trade routes to Africa and the Middle East.
Where did the Romans come from?
The myth/fiction
The legend of Romulus and Remus .....
Rhea was married to Mars, the Roman god of war. Rhea had twin sons. She loved her boys, but there were plots afoot by other gods and goddesses to harm her father, herself, her husband, and her children. To protect the boys, she set them adrift on the river, hoping someone would find them. Who would not love such beautiful boys?
Who were the Romans?
The myth/fictionSure enough, first they were found by a she-wolf who fed them.
Then a shepherd and his wife adopted the boys.
As the twins grew older, they decided they did not want to take care of sheep. They wanted to be kings.
They decided to build a city on the shores of the Tiber. They both wanted to be the only king.
They quarreled. In a fit of rage, Romulus picked up a rock, killed his brother, and made himself king.
That’s how Rome started.
Who were the Romans? The reality
The ancient Romans originally came from an area close to the modern day city of Rome.
In ancient times Rome was one of many villages built by a tribe called the Latins (later called Romans ) who were farmers.
These Latins conquered all other tribes who were their enemies. They fought many battles and wars and by 272 BC Rome finally ruled all of Italy.
Why were the Romans important?
Many people believe that Rome was the greatest of all the ancient civilisations. For over one thousand years Romans controlled most of the known world. Rome was considered great because of itsSize.system of government,Culture,Famous army,Cruel form of entertainment,And more…..
How was Rome governed: the Kings
Rome was ruled by 7 kings.The last one was Tarquin the Proud who was very cruel. The people revolted and the word for king ‘rex ‘ became a bad name.
