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The Founding of Rome. Geography of Italy Italy is a peninsula in the center of the Mediterranean. The Apennines mountain range – “Backbone of Italy”

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1 The Founding of Rome

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4 Geography of Italy Italy is a peninsula in the center of the Mediterranean. The Apennines mountain range – “Backbone of Italy” – Doesn’t divide Italy like the mountains in Greece did. The Tiber River – River allows them to get to the sea. – Being inland keeps them safe from sea threats. Rome was located on seven hills. – Easy to defend.

5 The People of Italy There were a few different groups of people living in and around Italy that influenced Roman culture… –Latins Lived near Rome. Were herders and farmers. Rome adopts their spoken language –Sicilians Mostly Greeks that had migrated to Sicily. Impacted Roman architecture, sculpture, and literature. Rome takes their alphabet –Etruscans Had the largest impact on early Rome. Took control of Rome and turned it into a city. Romans adopted Etruscan dress and military organization.

6 Early Roman Social Structure Rome was divided into two main classes. Patricians –Wealthy landowners. Plebeians –Less wealthy landowners, small farmers, craftsmen, merchants. – The “working class”

7 Early Roman Government Consuls –Two, elected to one year terms. –Led Rome both politically and militarily. Praetors –Judicial Branch Enforced the laws. Senate –300, elected. –Discussed, passed legislation. –Patricians only! Assemblies –Advised the Senate –Council of Plebs Plebeian's “voice” Could “veto” legislation by civil disobedience. REPUBLIC *Form of government in which the people elect representatives to do their will.

8 Early Roman Law The Twelve Tables –Created c. 450 B.C.


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