1. The Founding of Rome
Entry # 1

2. Objective
Understand the cultural influence of Ancient Greece to the Etruscans

3. Current Map of Europe

4. The Latins (1000 BCE) Latins
Migrated across the Alps from Central Europe
Spoke Latin (one of the many Italic languages)

5. The Founding of Rome
Latins founded Rome along the Tiber River on the Italian peninsula
Built on seven hills that helped protect the village

6. 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)

7. 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

9. Questions
What influences did the Greek culture have on the Etruscans? Provide at least two examples.