The Founding of Rome Entry # 1
Objective Understand the cultural influence of Ancient Greece to the Etruscans
Current Map of Europe
The Latins (1000 BCE) Latins Migrated across the Alps from Central Europe Spoke Latin (one of the many Italic languages)
The Founding of Rome Latins founded Rome along the Tiber River on the Italian peninsula Built on seven hills that helped protect the village
Etruscans Lived in the NW part of Italian Peninsula Heavily influenced by Greek culture Adopted Alphabet Art styles (pottery) City-States using the same system Confederation-group of gov’ts joined together for a common purpose Strong army (ruled Rome for over 100 years)
The Legend of Remus and Romulus Latin king dethrones rightful king Fearful that twin sons will come back for throne so he ordered the babies to die at the Tiber Twins found by mother wolf…cared for the twins Farmer finds twins…raises both Both take back throne, give to grandfather Founded village where they were saved near Tiber…”Rome” after Romulus
Questions What influences did the Greek culture have on the Etruscans? Provide at least two examples.