1. Rome Review Part 1 Mr. Pagliaro Seymour High School cpagliaro@seymourschools.org Copyright 2007

2. The Beginnings of Rome Legendary History –Aeneas-Trojan War Hero-landed in Italy; had 2 sons: Romulus & Remus –Romulus founded Rome in 753 BC The Founding of Rome –Aeneas’ twin sons wanted to found a city Fought over position: Romulus killed Remus Romulus made Palantine Hill center –Etruscans conquered Rome c. 660s BC Romans overthrew monarchy –Last king: Tarquin the Great –Formed a republic: rule by elected leaders

3. Rome’s Geographic Location Hills & River –Plain of Latium among 7 hillsLatium7 hills –Live at top, farm at bottom Good climate: farming Defendable position –Tiber RiverTiber River Close to Mediterranean –Aided trade –Inland position=protection

4. Rome’s Geographic Location Italian Peninsula –Aided trade & expansion via seas –Alps & Apennine Mts. = protection Did not isolate Rome –Plains: easier farming than Greece –Cultural Influences: North: EtruscansEtruscans South: Greeks

5. Lives of early Romans Working the land –Farms: small plots, grew grains, lentils –Landowners served in army –Effects in society: Some farmers grew rich –Built estates –Gap between rich & poor (Patricians & Plebeians) Qualities from society –Loyalty, discipline, hard work

6. Lesson Summary Legend and fact shaped Rome’s early history Rome’s geography encouraged growth of its civilization Roman society benefited from the effort and discipline of Roman farmers

7. Why it matters now… There are still many cultural connections among Mediterranean areas of Europe, Asia, and Africa due to Rome’s influence.

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