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Geography of the Italian Peninsula The Rise of the Roman Republic Rome lies near the center of the Italian Peninsula on the western side. Less rugged landscape Greece Several large, flat plains Soldiers could march from one area to the next Easily united Rivers provided water and transportation route Good agriculture Region called Latium Latins were the group of people who lived in and around Rome Earliest Days Historians are unsure exactly how Rome was founded Legend of Romulus and Remus First settled in Rome circa 800 B.C.E. Built villages on tops of hills and eventually the villages turned into a single town The City Grows Forum Open area in a city filled with public buildings, temples, and markets Natural Advantages Hills gave natural defense Tiber River gave access to ports but was too shallow for large boats to use Key trade route From Monarchy to Republic Began as an independent city state The Roman Kings Had broad powers Served as head of the army, chief priest and supreme judge Ruled with consent of wealthy aristocrats called the senate The Founding of the Republic Over time aristocrats grew tired of royal rule 509 BCE the romans overthrew the king and formed a republic