Topic: Ancient Rome
Chapter: 9
Pages: 239-241
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Important Details of
The Roman Republic
The Beginnings of Rome
1. Roman history started when the Etruscan
kings were conquered in 509 B.C.E, but
legend has it start at 753 B.C.E with
Romulus starting the city of Rome.
2.
There is another legend (story that
cannot be proved) of Rome and it’s about
Aeneas who was a hero of the Trojan War that
escaped and landed on Italy and started a
civilization.
The Founding of Rome
1.
Romulus and Remus were relatives of
Aeneas and they
fought over who would get Rome.
Romulus killed his brother and started the cities
boundaries around Palatine Hill.
2. The Etruscans and the Romans fought back
and forth, but eventually the Romans took them
over and created a new government, a republic.
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Important Details of
Rome’s Geography and Early Life
Hills and Rivers
1.
The Latin tribe settled Rome and they
decided on this place for the good location of
7 hills.
The hills gave protection from
invaders.
2.
The land was also great for farming because
the Tiber river was there.
It goes into the
Med. Sea, which is also good for trade.
Italian Peninsula
1.
Italy is on a peninsula and this allows
people to trade by boat easily and get new
land.
2. On the peninsula there are two mountain
ranges; the biggest are the Alps to the north,
and the Apennines that are in the middle of
Italy.
Farm Life
1. The Romans grew grains like wheat, olives,
and grapes They raised animals like pigs,
sheep, goats and chickens.
2. Most farmers lived in mud or timber houses
and with their extended families.
very loyal and hard working.
Farmers were