Chapter 8 Section 1
Rome’s Beginnings
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The Origins of Rome
• Italy’s Geography- Shaped like a boot- Alps – separate Italy from Europe mainland- Apennines
- Better farmland than Greece - Located in the Mediterranean region
Rome’s Location
- Located on the plain of Latium - Near the Tiber River
- this protected Rome - Built on seven hills
- more protection
How Did Rome Begin????
• Legends - Romulus and Remus - Aeneas (Virgil’s Aeneid)
Aeneas united with the Latins
Early Influences
• Greeks - learned to grow olives and grapes - adopted Greek alphabet - modeled Greek architecture, sculpture, and
literature
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Early Influences (cont.)
• Etruscans - most influential to the Romans- skilled metal workers - changed Rome from a village to a city * Romans modeled their clothing style, buildings, streets, temples, and military
The Birth of a Republic
• Etruscans – ruled for 100 yrs.• Tarquins become cruel• Romans rebel – 509 B.C.• Republic begins• Romans become
masters of Italy
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Why was Rome So Strong?
• Excellent Soldiers• Soldiers were Practical problem solvers• Army divided into Legions• Smart Planners• Built Roads• Full Citizenship to some people• Allies could run their own government• Republic grew stronger
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