PART 1 The Formation of Rome THE ROMANS PART 1 The Formation of Rome

Formation of Rome

Rome started out as a small village of huts near the river Tiber and surrounded by seven hills.

How did they influence the Romans? Who were the Etruscans? How did they influence the Romans?

The Etruscans Ruled Rome between 620 – 510 BC, originally from an area just north of Rome. They were famous for being great farmers, artists and commerce minded. They taught the Romans the art of building, how to create a sewage system and introduced them to their religion.

Who were the Etruscans ? Cont. The Etruscans occupied the region to the north of Rome, between the Arno and Tiber Rivers. The Romans were first a subject people of the Etruscans and later their conquerors.

The story of the twins What are the names of the twins? How did they come to be with a wolf?

How did the story come to an end?

Explain the following Monarchy : Meaning a system of ruling which left all the decision in the hand of a single person, the king. Republic : a system of governing which divided power and responsibilities between a number of persons who represented the states and its people.

Governing Rome

Why did the people of Rome want an end to being ruled by kings? Because the people of Rome wanted a system that could represent all citizens and not place all the power into the hands of one person.

Governing Rome Who were the plebeians and who were the patricians? Patricians– were the wealthy nobility Plebeians – were the common citizens The place where the representatives met was called the Senate. Who was left out of the process of governing Rome? The Plebeians, and so they revolted.

What Does S.P.Q.R stand for? It is the motto for the city of Rome, in Latin meaning The Senate and people of Rome (Senatus Popolus Que Romanus)

What are the Decemviri? A code of Laws. A set of ten laws that were etched on bronze tablets and placed in a public place for all to see.

Review (explain the pictures)

Revision questions 1.Who were the Etruscans? 2. What were they known for and what did they teach the Romans? 3. The area where Rome was built used to be just a small hut village, surrounded by what? 4. Why is the fact that the city of Rome was built next to the Tiber river so important? 5. In the legend of Rome, what is the role of the she wolf? Why is she shown in the paintings and sculptures? 6. What are the names of the twins? 9. Why were they placed in the river by their own uncle? 7. How does the legend end? what becomes of the twins? 8. Describe what a monarchy is. 9. Why did the Romans not like the monarchy system of government? 10. What was the Monarchy replaced with? Who were the Plebeians and who were the Patricians?