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The Origins of Rome
• Geography was important for the rise of Roman civilization.
• Across the top are the Alps, high mountains that separate Italy from European lands to the north.
• Italy’s mountain slopes level off to large flat plains that are ideal for agriculture.
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Where was Rome located?
• Rome was built about 15 miles up the Tiber River
• Rome was far enough from the sea to escape raids from pirates.
• Rome was built on a series of seven hills, making it easy to defend the city.
• Rome became a stopping place for merchant ships sailing in the Mediterranean.
Italy and the Tiber River
How did Rome begin?• Twin brothers named Romulus and Remus
founded the city in 753 B.C.
• As babies, the boys were abandoned near the Tiber.
• They were rescued by a wolf and raised by a shepherd.
• Romulus killed Remus and became the first king of Rome, which he named after himself.
Early Influences
• From the Greeks
• Agriculture• Architecture• Alphabet• Literature
• From the Etruscans
• Army• Clothing• Streets• Temples• Public Buildings
The Birth of the Republic
• The ruling family, called the Tarquis was cruel.
• In 509 B.C. The Romans rebelled.
• They overthrew the Tarquis and established a republic.
• Over the next 200 years, the Romans fought war after war against their neighbors.
Why was Rome so strong?
• Excellent soldiers• Tough discipline
transformed soldiers into fighters who didn’t give up easily,
• The army was well organized.
Shrewd Rulers
• Romans were great planners.
• They built permanent military settlements.
• They allowed conquered people to have Roman citizenship and were treated under the Roman law.
Locating Places
• Sicily (SIH-suh-lee)
• Apennines (A-puh-NYNZ)
• Latium (LAY-Shee-uhm)
• Tiber River (TY-buhr)
• Etruria (ih-TRUR-ee-uh)
Meeting People
• Romulus (RAHM-yuh-luhs)
• Remus (REE-muhs)
• Aeneas (ih-NEE-uhs)
• Latins (LA-tuhnz)
• Etruscans (ih-TRUHS-kuhnz)
• Tarquins (TAHR-kwinhnz)
