Rome
1. How did Geography play a role in Rome's origins?
The Roman Empire dominated most of Europe and much of Africa and the Middle East for centuries. So great was the empire that it influences geopolitics even today. Often overlooked is the role that geography played in the great city's rise to power. Several geographic advantages helped Rome to grow and ultimately dominate the known world
2.Why was the Tiber River important to Rome?
Rome was located 15 miles inland from the Mediterranean Sea on the Tiber River. Since they were near a river, it gave them a source of water, but they were far enough away from the ocean that it was hard for pirates to attack. Rome was also built on seven hills. The Romans did this because they could defend the city easily from attackers
3.What role does legend play in Rome's beginning?
A legend says that two brothers were abandoned by their parents and raised by a she-wolf. When they grew older, the brothers decided to build a city on the seven hills. When Remus, one of the brothers, made fun of the wall Romulus was making, Romulus was infuriated. Romulus killed his brother for this.
4.Who were the Etruscans?
Etruscans were people who influenced Rome the most by pretty much taking it over. They forced their slaves to do the hardest work and they were very cruel. Since Etruscans were very skilled metal workers, they taught the Romans how to bend and work with metal. They also introduces the Romans to different styles of dress that included togas. With the Etruscans help, Rome created an extremely strong army.
5.Why was Rome strong?
Rome was strong because the Etruscans help them build a strong army. This was one of the ways the Etruscans helped Rome develop.
6.In what ways were Rome's rulers smart?
Rome's rulers created roads that made it easier to communicate with other parts of the Empire. They were smart because they treated everyone as citizens once they conquered them or allied with them. The people they conquered could vote and/or become a part of the government. If the Romans allied with someone, they would let the allies do whatever they wanted as long as they paid tax to the Romans.
The Roman Empire dominated most of Europe and much of Africa and the Middle East for centuries. So great was the empire that it influences geopolitics even today. Often overlooked is the role that geography played in the great city's rise to power. Several geographic advantages helped Rome to grow and ultimately dominate the known world
2.Why was the Tiber River important to Rome?
Rome was located 15 miles inland from the Mediterranean Sea on the Tiber River. Since they were near a river, it gave them a source of water, but they were far enough away from the ocean that it was hard for pirates to attack. Rome was also built on seven hills. The Romans did this because they could defend the city easily from attackers
3.What role does legend play in Rome's beginning?
A legend says that two brothers were abandoned by their parents and raised by a she-wolf. When they grew older, the brothers decided to build a city on the seven hills. When Remus, one of the brothers, made fun of the wall Romulus was making, Romulus was infuriated. Romulus killed his brother for this.
4.Who were the Etruscans?
Etruscans were people who influenced Rome the most by pretty much taking it over. They forced their slaves to do the hardest work and they were very cruel. Since Etruscans were very skilled metal workers, they taught the Romans how to bend and work with metal. They also introduces the Romans to different styles of dress that included togas. With the Etruscans help, Rome created an extremely strong army.
5.Why was Rome strong?
Rome was strong because the Etruscans help them build a strong army. This was one of the ways the Etruscans helped Rome develop.
6.In what ways were Rome's rulers smart?
Rome's rulers created roads that made it easier to communicate with other parts of the Empire. They were smart because they treated everyone as citizens once they conquered them or allied with them. The people they conquered could vote and/or become a part of the government. If the Romans allied with someone, they would let the allies do whatever they wanted as long as they paid tax to the Romans.