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Rome’s Beginnings The Origins of Rome • Geography was important for the rise of Roman civilization. • Across the top are the Alps, high mountains that separate Italy from European lands to the north. • Italy’s mountain slopes level off to large flat plains that are ideal for agriculture. • http://www.roman-empire.net/ Where was Rome located? • Rome was built about 15 miles up the Tiber River • Rome was far enough from the sea to escape raids from pirates. • Rome was built on a series of seven hills, making it easy to defend the city. • Rome became a stopping place for merchant ships sailing in the Mediterranean. Italy and the Tiber River How did Rome begin? • Twin brothers named Romulus and Remus founded the city in 753 B.C. • As babies, the boys were abandoned near the Tiber. • They were rescued by a wolf and raised by a shepherd. • Romulus killed Remus and became the first king of Rome, which he named after himself. Early Influences • From the Greeks • From the Etruscans • • • • • • • • • Agriculture Architecture Alphabet Literature Army Clothing Streets Temples Public Buildings The Birth of the Republic • The ruling family, called the Tarquis was cruel. • In 509 B.C. The Romans rebelled. • They overthrew the Tarquis and established a republic. • Over the next 200 years, the Romans fought war after war against their neighbors. Why was Rome so strong? • Excellent soldiers • Tough discipline transformed soldiers into fighters who didn’t give up easily, • The army was well organized. Shrewd Rulers • Romans were great planners. • They built permanent military settlements. • They allowed conquered people to have Roman citizenship and were treated under the Roman law. Locating Places • • • • • Sicily (SIH-suh-lee) Apennines (A-puh-NYNZ) Latium (LAY-Shee-uhm) Tiber River (TY-buhr) Etruria (ih-TRUR-ee-uh) Meeting People • Romulus (RAHM-yuhluhs) • Remus (REE-muhs) • Aeneas (ih-NEE-uhs) • Latins (LA-tuhnz) • Etruscans (ihTRUHS-kuhnz) • Tarquins (TAHRkwinhnz)