PPT-The Foundation and Geography of Rome

Roman Location Small Italian citystate Central on Italian peninsula Influence of Rivers Northern Alps Mediterranean Sea Forming Rome Myth of Romulus and Remus Latins move onto peninsula around 800 BC and establish Rome as a . Geography The people who settled Rome chose a geographic location that was good for defense travel and trade Economics To survive Roman farmers relied on discipline and hard work The Beginnings of Rome ESSENTIAL QUESTION What is the early history of Romulus and Remus. Ancient Rome. Romulus. and . Remus. are the twin brothers and central characters of Rome's foundation myth. Their mother is Rhea Silvia, daughter to . Numitor. , king of Alba Longa. Before their conception, Numitor's brother Amulius seizes power, kills Numitor's male heirs and forces Rhea Silvia to become a. Defend the statement--. "Rome was in a good place and Rome was a good place.". LG:. . Examine the relationship between geography and culture for the early Romans.. The Geography of Italy. Study. Questions. BCE , the foundation of Rome, to 476 CE Western Roman Empire. Rome developed from the original small settlement of outlaws in the wetlands around the River Tiber to the opulent global capital of one From a humble settlement to a world power.. The site of the city. Rome was built on a strategic location. The river Tiber provided easy access to the sea. The seven hills provided natural defenses. The fertile soil could support a substantial population. Location. Italian Peninsula—halfway between Northern and Southern Italy. Midpoint of Mediterranean Sea. Advantage: Send military in all directions! . Roman Geography and Conflict. Place . Society divided into two classes. Rome. Greece. Roman Republic & Empire. Jupiter, Juno, Apollo, Diana, Minerva, and Venus. Very similar to the Greek gods and goddesses!. Roman gods and goddesses. Rome: Centrally located in the Mediterranean Basin and distant from eastern Mediterranean powers. Located along the Mediterranean sea. Mediterranean climate. The . Alps and . Appinies. . m. ountain ranges protect Rome from outsiders and made it difficult to travel across the peninsula. Home of Mt. Vesuvius (volcano). Northeastern Mediterranean Sea. Aegean Sea to the East, Ionian Sea to the West. Long, uneven coastline. Sea played an important role in Greece. Mountainous, kept villages apart, couldn’t unite, allowed invaders from the North. . kings ruled Rome from 600 B.C. to 509 BC . Roman aristocrats overthrew the last Etruscan king in 509 BC. Establish a republic. Regal- 753-509 B.C.E. . Rome is ruled by kings. Republic- 510-27 B.C.E. Outcome: Geography & Early Republic Ancient Rome & The Origin of Christianity Constructive Response Question Who were the earliest Romans and how did each contribute to the founding of Rome? GEOGRAPHY HANDBOOK GEOGRAPHY HANDBOOK Objectives : The student will . . . 1. E xamine the five themes of geography. 2. Explore how they aid geographic observation and analysis 3. Identify some ways in which the geography of the United s. hare it with a friend. Be ready to share one concept/idea you read about in your friend’s letter. Essential Question. How does where you live affect how you live?. All Roads Lead to Rome…. What is meant by this quote?. Books VI-X of Livy\'s monumental work trace Rome\'s fortunes from its near collapse after defeat by the Gauls in 386 bc to its emergence, in a matter of decades, as the premier power in Italy, having conquered the city-state of Samnium in 293 bc. In this fascinating history, events are described not simply in terms of partisan politics, but through colourful portraits that bring the strengths, weaknesses and motives of leading figures such as the noble statesman Camillus and the corrupt Manlius vividly to life. While Rome\'s greatest chronicler intended his history to be a memorial to former glory, he also had more didactic aims - hoping that readers of his account could learn from the past ills and virtues of the city.