Rome
How did geography play a role in Rome's origins?
Geography played a role in Rome's origins because there were mountains and hills. This separated Italy from other European cities northern from there. Italy also had more farm land than Greece, and therefore they had more food and a larger population.
Geography played a role in Rome's origins because there were mountains and hills. This separated Italy from other European cities northern from there. Italy also had more farm land than Greece, and therefore they had more food and a larger population.
Why was the Tiber River important?
The Tiber was a good source of water as well as a good defense system. The Tiber helped keep Pirates away from invading.
The Tiber was a good source of water as well as a good defense system. The Tiber helped keep Pirates away from invading.
What role does legend play in Rome's beginning?
Romulus and Remus were twins supposedly abandoned near the Tiber River where a she wolf heard their cries. The she wolf raised them until they started a city together. Romulus wanted to name the city Rome, and Remus wanted to name it Rem. Unfortunately, that argument did not end until Romulus killed his own brother, Remus, and therefore Rome is the name of the city.
Romulus and Remus were twins supposedly abandoned near the Tiber River where a she wolf heard their cries. The she wolf raised them until they started a city together. Romulus wanted to name the city Rome, and Remus wanted to name it Rem. Unfortunately, that argument did not end until Romulus killed his own brother, Remus, and therefore Rome is the name of the city.
Who were the Etruscans?
The Etruscans lived north of Rome, and were also the kings of Rome. Paintings depict them dancing, playing music, feasting, and playing sports.
The Etruscans lived north of Rome, and were also the kings of Rome. Paintings depict them dancing, playing music, feasting, and playing sports.
Why was Rome strong?
Rome was strong because of their military. Serving in the military was not something you chose to do but rather something you had to do. (if you were a man) Roman soldiers were in legions, and held flags above them to stay together.
Rome was strong because of their military. Serving in the military was not something you chose to do but rather something you had to do. (if you were a man) Roman soldiers were in legions, and held flags above them to stay together.
In what ways were Rome's rulers smart?
Romans were smart planners. These planners built roads to connect between cities. The Roman Confederation was also developed, and they gave citizenship to some, especially Latin people. Allies had to contribute to their military and pay taxes. In this way, Rome became more unified and strong.
Romans were smart planners. These planners built roads to connect between cities. The Roman Confederation was also developed, and they gave citizenship to some, especially Latin people. Allies had to contribute to their military and pay taxes. In this way, Rome became more unified and strong.