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kings ruled Rome from 600 BC to 509 BC Roman aristocrats overthrew the last Etruscan king in 509 BC Establish a republic Regal 753509 BCE Rome is ruled by kings Republic 51027 BCE. 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 Big Idea. Get your book!!!. Anticipatory Set. Alias, alibi, camera, extra, focus, media, radius, and recipe. . These are words that were created by the Romans.. What other things can you think of that the Romans gave us?. Geography of Rome. Rome is the capital city of Italy and Lazio with about 3 million residents.. It . is located in the central-western portion of the Italian peninsula on the Tiber river. . River Tiber. Chapter 5. Section . 1. -Where was ancient Greece found?. -What did Greece lack as a region?. -Why did Greece never unite?. -Who influenced Greek religion?. -How was Homer important?. -How were Greek myths important?. 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. Government. Republic. 2 elected consuls were the head. Served a one-year term. Controlled the army. Senate. Leaders from the Patricians. Law-makers. Controlled spending. Chosen by Consuls. Served for life. Not a bad thing; actually a hero. Had previously been a consul. Rome . vs. . Aequi. in 458. Consul trapped on Mt. . Algidus. Chosen as dictator. One guy in charge for 6 months. Senators find him on his farm. 8-3. Organization – Early Church. Archbishop. Leader of the Bishopric. Bishop. Group of parishes: bishoprics. Priests. Led local Christian communities called parishes. Church was:. Center of social life. A.D. 284, Emperor Diocletian, a Roman general. Rome too big for one person to rule. Split Rome . A.D. 306 Constantine emperor. Moves capital from Rome to Byzantium. . (Rome’s position/location had weakened). 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. Realism was not their goal but to communicate religious ideas. At first, borrowed from the Romans but began to go their own direction. Earliest surviving Christian art is found on frescoed walls of the catacombs of Rome.. Kyle Swanson. Why . rome. ?. Why Rome?. Expanse of the Ancient Rome. Over 1200 years. 5,000,000 km. 2. . (1,930,511 . sq. mi). Legacy. Latin. History. It’s fun!. The Kings (753-510 BCE). The Republic (510-27 BCE). 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?