8.1 Rome

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8.1 Romes Beginning
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I. Origins of Rome

• Italy is a boot-shaped country in the
  Mediterranean. The toe points to Sicily.
• Alps are on the northern border, and the
  Apennines is a mountain range that extends from
  the north to the south.

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• The Latins built the city of Rome on the plain of
  Latium.
• Rome was located in central Italy on the Tiber
  River.
• Two stories tell of Romes origin
• Romulus and Remus
• Aeneas
• Greeks and Etruscans influenced the Roman way of
  life.
• Etruscans were skilled metal workers who helped
  shape Roman civilization.

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II. The Birth of a Republic

• The Tarquins were leaders of the Etruscan-ruled
  Rome. After 100 yrs. the Romans rebelled against
  the Tarquins.
• The Romans est. a republic. What is a republic?
• Rome had a large, powerful army made up of
  excellent, disciplined soldiers.
• Road connected all of Romes military
  settlements.
• The Roman Confederation gave full citizenship to
  some people, who could vote and serve in
  government. Romans gave others the status of
  allies, which meant they could rule their own
  local affairs.

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Greek Phalanx
Roman Phalanx
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Discussion Questions

• How did the Greeks influence the Romans?
• What was the benefit of organizing soldiers into
  legions?