1. Rise of Rome
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2. The Roman Empire

3. Protection
The Alps and the Mediterranean Sea provided protection for Rome

4. The Beginning
According to legend, Rome was founded by Romulus and Remus (twin brothers)

5. Lucky Number 7
Rome was built on seven rolling hills at a curve on the Tiber River
This strategic location in the middle of the Italian Peninsula gave Rome fertile soil.

6. Control of Rome In the beginning 3 groups inhabited Rome: 3. Etruscans
2. Greeks
1. Latins

7. Greek Influence Greeks established 50 colonies (settlements) in Italy
These cities became busy with trade
Brought Italy and Rome in closer contact with Greece
Greeks taught Romans how to grow grapes and olives

8. The Etruscans Native to Northern Italy
They were skilled metalworkers and engineers
Strongly influenced Roman civilization

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