PPT-Rome & Its government

Ab initio Rome was first established as a monarchy king queen etc People of Rome were farmers and herders controlled by the Etruscans and later by Roman kings In 509 BCE the Romans drove out . Geography and the Rise of Rome. Section 1. How did the landscape of the Italian Peninsula affect early settlement there?. Rugged. Built on hills so easily defended. Near rivers for fresh water . In terms of importance to Rome’s growth, which effect of Italy’s climate would you rank most important?. Rome’s origins – Legend = Romulus, Remus, Mars, wolf, Romulus started city called Rome.. Artifacts = Latins settled near Tiber river, 1000-800 B.C. United with other people already there. Formed the city of Rome. 6.7.1. Identify the location and describe the rise of the Roman Republic, including the importance of such mythical and historical figures as Aeneas, Romulus and Remus, Cincinnatus, Julius Caesar, and Cicero.. The Importance of Rome. Considered to be the start of Western Civilization. Was one of the first and largest political empires to ever exist in our world. Their laws and language (Latin) was passed on to other civilizations. The Beginning. c. 750 BCE: Latins (tribe) settle what becomes Rome. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fa02Me27sYw&feature=share&list=PL94166D8B8C3BB66D. Rome went from . A small farming village by the Tiber River. The . Beginning. https://. www.youtube.com/watch?v=oPf27gAup9U. . Reference sites. http. ://. www.localhistories.org/romhist.html. . http://. www.roman-empire.net/children/history.html. http://. www.tribunesandtriumphs.org/roman-empire/brief-history-of-rome.htm. 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. Objectives. Explain how geography influenced the development of Rome. Discuss the evolution of Roman government. Describe the growth of the Roman Empire. Compare/Contrast the effectiveness of Roman leaders. 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. and hills, surrounded by Mediterranean Sea and limited rich soil. Ancient Rome. :. Located next to a river; city. built on many hills; limited rich soil; focal point for an empire. . Influence of geography on history. Same as the U.S.. Who has power?. Patricians: wealthy landowners. P. ortion of the population: SMALLEST. Power: MOST. Plebeians: farmers, artisans, merchants. Portion of the population: LARGEST. Power: LEAST. Targets:. I can tell how conflict between classes changed Rome’s governments. . I can explain how Rome conquered the Mediterranean region. . Terms to Know. patrician . a member of the ruling class. Targets:. I can tell how conflict between classes changed Rome’s governments. . I can explain how Rome conquered the Mediterranean region. . Terms to Know. patrician . a member of the ruling class. Republic-. A form of Government with elected leaders.. Patricians-. A wealthy landowner who held all the government positions at the beginning of the Roman Republic.. Plebeian-. Peasants, Merchants and craftsmen who made up the lower class and...