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Name:____________________________ Hour:________________ Chapter 10, Section 1 Geography and the Rise of Rome p. 294-299 Building Background: From a small town on the ________________, Rome grew into a mighty power. Rome’s ________________ – its ________________ location and good ________________ – were important factors in its success and growth. The city’s rise as a ________________ power began when the Romans went to war and ________________ neighboring Italian ________________ . Geography of Italy Use the maps on page 295 and 312 to label the following on the map. Italian Peninsula Asia Minor Spain Rome Mediterranean Sea Greece Europe Tyrrhenian Sea Macedonia Africa Ionian Sea Gaul (France) Describe the geography of Italy/Rome (p.294-295) Physical Features Climate Sicily Alps (mountains) Apennines (mountains) Strait of Gibraltar Rome’s Early Kings When was the first government of Rome founded? What type of government did Rome first use? Why did the Romans dislike their first form of government? The Early Republic The government that the Romans created in ________ BC was a __________________ . In a __________________ people elect leaders to __________________ them. Why did Rome’s elected officials only stay in power for one year? Evaluate: Was the Republic of Rome most like a democracy or an oligarchy? Explain your thinking. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… Cincinnatus: Cincinnatus is the most famous dictator from the early Roman Republic. Because he wasn’t eager to hold on to his power, the Romans considered Cincinnatus an ideal leader. They admired his abilities and his loyalty to the republic. The early citizens of the United States admired the same qualities in their leaders. In fact, some people called George Washington the “American Cincinnatus” when he refused to run for a third term as president. The people of the state of Ohio also honored Cincinnatus by naming one of their major cities, Cincinnati, after him. Why was George Washington called the “American Cincinnatus.” Expain. Challenges within Rome: Roman society was divided into two groups. Patricians: Plebeians: