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12/1 Focus Unlike Greece, geographic characteristics in Italy provided few natural barriers, helped people unite, and supported a growing population. Do Now Identify two geographic characteristics of Ancient Greece. Ancient Rome. Geography Early Rome. Geography.

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12/1 Focus

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  1. 12/1 Focus • Unlike Greece, geographic characteristics in Italy provided few natural barriers, helped people unite, and supported a growing population. • Do Now • Identify two geographic characteristics of Ancient Greece

  2. Ancient Rome Geography Early Rome

  3. Geography • Rome began on the Italian peninsula • Extends from Europe into the Mediterranean Sea

  4. 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

  5. Geography • South, east, and west surrounded by Seas • Provided protection • Transportation

  6. Geography • Most of the peninsula had fertile soil and a mild climate • Food production could support a large population

  7. Rome • City of Rome built along the Tiber River on 7 hills • Hills provided protection • River allowedgoods to be brought down river from inland locations • Was located midway between the Alps and the southern tip of Italy

  8. Rome • Its strategic location made it a prime city for trade • Allowed Rome to expand and have access to all of the Mediterranean Sea

  9. 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

  10. Early 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

  11. 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

  12. 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

  13. Points for Discussion • Identify three geographic factors that influenced Rome. • How did Rome’s geographic location help it develop?

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