geography of italy compared to greece. ancient rome geography early rome
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• Geography of Italy compared to Greece
Ancient RomeAncient Rome
GeographyGeography
Early RomeEarly Rome
GeographyGeography
• Rome began on the Italian peninsula – Extends from
Europe into the Mediterranean Sea
Geography Geography • The Northern part
of the Italian peninsula protected by the Alps– Did not isolate
• Low mountains and hills throughout the rest of Italy– Did not serve as a
barrier– Allowed for unity
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• South, east, and west surrounded by Seas– Provided
protection – Transportatio
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Geography Geography
• Most of the peninsula had fertile soil and a mild climate– Food production
could support a large population
RomeRome• City of Rome built
along the Tiber River on 7 hills – Hills provided
protection– River allowed
goods to be brought down river from inland locations
• Was located midway between the Alps and the southern tip of Italy
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RomeRome
• Its strategic location made it a prime city for trade
• Allowed Rome to expand and have access to all of the Mediterranean Sea
Not without reason did gods and men choose this spot for the site of our city—the hills, the river to bring us produce from the inland regions and sea-borne commerce from abroad, the sea itself, near enough for convenience yet not so near as to bring danger from foreign fleets, our situation in the very heart of Italy—all these advantages make it of all places in the world the best for a city destined to grow great.
Not without reason did gods and men choose this spot for the site of our city—the hills, the river to bring us produce from the inland regions and sea-borne commerce from abroad, the sea itself, near enough for convenience yet not so near as to bring danger from foreign fleets, our situation in the very heart of Italy—all these advantages make it of all places in the world the best for a city destined to grow great.
Livy, The Early History of Rome
Early History of RomeEarly History of Rome• The Legend of
Romulus and Remus – Legend states that
the city of Rome was founded by two twins, Romulus and Remus.
– Twins were abandoned near the Tiber River and raised by a she-wolf
– Romulus kills Remus and starts Rome
Early History of Rome
• 3 groups that influenced early Rome– Greeks
• Established colonies in Italy and Sicily
• Taught Romans how to grow grapes and olives
• Art, literature, and architecture influenced Romans
– Etruscans• From northern Italy
– Latins • First to settle in Rome• Gods were influenced by
Greeks and Etruscans
Early History of Rome
• Etruscan kings ruled Rome from 600 B.C. to 509 BC – Roman aristocrats overthrew the last
Etruscan king in 509 BC– Establish a republic
Closure
• Where did the Roman Empire develop?
• Identify three geographic factors that influenced Rome.
• How did Rome’s geographic location help it develop?