Italy Italy is a Peninsula in the Mediterranean Sea. It is
shaped like a boot. The boot points towards the island of
Sicily.
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Two major mountain ranges The Alps Mountains, Europes highest
mountains, separated the Italian peninsula from the rest of the
continent. The Apennine Mountains run north to south along the
length of the Italian peninsula
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How did the Climate help Romans? The region had mild, rainy
winters and hot, dry summers. Made it possible for the region to
develop a strong agricultural base. Grew wheat, grapes, and olives
and build a consistent food supply.
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Agriculture: Tiber River The growing agricultural system was
aided by the nearby Tiber River. The Tiber provided a reliable
source of fresh water used for irrigating their farms As well as
drinking water for humans and animals.
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How was the Mediterranean Sea important to Rome? Trade was an
important part of life in ancient Rome. Rome developed several
trade routes throughout the Mediterranean Sea and established trade
with other civilizations. Later, the Roman armies used these same
routes to conquer large amounts of territory and expand the empire
along the Mediterranean.
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Activity: Geography Complete the Geography Worksheets 1.
Geographic Features 2. Map of Ancient Rome (pg. 304, 314) 3.
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Home Learning Complete the Ancient Greek Packet Chapter 11,
Lesson 1 Questions #1-6
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Legend: Romulus and Remus According to legend, Romulus and
Remus were sons of the Roman god, Mars. The historian Livy tells of
the brothers argument about how to build the city of Rome. Remus
made fun of the walls that Romulus built. In the fighting Remus was
killed. Romulus became sole ruler and the city is named after
himRome.
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Latins (800 B.C. -700 B.C.) years settlement of Rome occurs
Latin-speaking people. Settled in the plain of Latium in central
Italy. Tended herds and grew crops They founded Rome and became
known as the Romans
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The Greeks in Italy (750 B.C. -500 B.C.) Build colonies in
Italy Taught the Romans to grow olives, graves, and to use the
Greek alphabet. The Romans copied Greek sculpture styles and art
forms.
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Etruscans (650 BC -550 BC) years they ruled Settled north of
Rome in Etruria. Rich miners, artisans, and traders. Conquered Rome
in 650 B.Cruled for 100 years! Taught the Romans to build roads,
building, temples, streets, and public squares. Introduced togas
and showed the Roman army to be effective. Etruscans established a
monarchy.
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Becoming a Republic Romans overthrew the Etruscan king and
established a republic citizens would now elect its leaders. Over
200 years Rome fought its neighborsEtruscans, Latins, Greeks. By
267 BC, it had conquered most of Italy.
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Roman Army Romans were skilled soldiers. Male citizens who owed
land had to join the army. Had better way to organize the army.
Generals divided army into smaller groups called legions. 6,000
soldiers Further broken into 60- 120 males.
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Romans built military town where they conquered; then built
roads to these towns. Allowed some conquered people to become
citizens. Allies could run their own towns but hey had to pay taxes
to Rome, fight in the army,. Treated conquered people wellif they
rebelled they destroyed them.
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Read Becoming a Republic (pg.310-11) Draw the diagram. Identify
Greek battle strategies and the new Roman battle strategies.
Activity #1
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Activity #2 Read Becoming a Republic (pg. 310-311) Compare and
contrast the rights and status of Roman citizens with those allies
of Rome.
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Activity: #3 DIRECTIONS: At least 4 major events. Title of
Event Explain Event: (3-4 sentences)