What is the story of Rome? The Founding of Rome What is the story of Rome? How is Remus and Romulus important to the creation of Rome? How is the Tiber River important to Rome? How is the Mediterranean Sea important to Rome? How were the Etruscans important to Rome? How were the Greeks important to Rome? How were the Latins important to Rome?

Alps Mountains Apennine Mountains Tiber River Etruscans Latins Vocabulary: Chapter 32 Alps Mountains Apennine Mountains Tiber River Etruscans Latins

I. Italy’s Geography Italy is a Peninsula in the Mediterranean Sea. It is shaped like a boot. The boot points towards the island of Sicily.

Two major mountain ranges The Alps Mountains, Europe’s highest mountains, separated the Italian peninsula from the rest of the continent. The Apennine Mountains run north to south along the length of the Italian peninsula

B. How did the Climate help Romans? The region had mild, rainy winters and hot, dry summers. Made it possible for the region to develop a strong agricultural base. Grew wheat, grapes, and olives and build a consistent food supply.

C. Agriculture: Tiber River The growing agricultural system was aided by the nearby Tiber River. The Tiber provided a reliable source of fresh water used for irrigating their farms As well as drinking water for humans and animals.

D. How was the Mediterranean Sea important to Rome? Trade was an important part of life in ancient Rome. Rome developed several trade routes throughout the Mediterranean Sea and established trade with other civilizations. Later, the Roman armies used these same routes to conquer large amounts of territory and expand the empire along the Mediterranean.

II. Legend: Romulus and Remus Take bullet point notes on the story of Romulus and Remus

A. Latins (800 B.C. -700 B.C.) years settlement of Rome occurs Latin-speaking people. Settled in the plain of Latium in central Italy. Tended herds and grew crops They founded Rome and became known as the Romans

B. The Greeks in Italy (750 B.C. -500 B.C.) Build colonies in Italy Taught the Romans to grow olives, grapes, and to use the Greek alphabet. The Romans copied Greek sculpture styles and art forms.

C. Etruscans (650 BC -550 BC) years they ruled Settled north of Rome in Etruria. Rich miners, artisans, and traders. Conquered Rome in 650 B.C—ruled for 100 years! Taught the Romans to build roads, building, temples, streets, and public squares. Introduced togas and showed the Roman army to be effective. Etruscans established a monarchy.

Identify 3 similarities in the two pictures