The Rise of Rome Control of Rome The Roman Empire Protection In the beginning 3 groups inhabited Rome: 3. ________ 2. ________ 1. ______ The Rise of Rome Protection Lucky Number 7 The _______ and the __________________ Sea provided ______________ for Rome Rome was built on ________ rolling hills at a __________ on the _________ River This _______________ location in the middle of the Italian _______________ gave Rome ___________ soil. Greek Influence Greeks established 50 colonies (settlements) in Italy These cities _______________________ Brought _____________________ in. closer contact with _____________. Greeks taught _______________ how to grow grapes and ______________. The Beginning The Etruscans According to legend, ___________ was founded by ____________ and ___________ (twin brothers) Native to Northern Italy They were skilled _________________ and ______________. Strongly _______________ Roman ___________________.