By: Coach DzialoJacobs H S . Algonquin IL

The Geography of Rome

Italy in 750 BCE

The Mythical Founding of Rome:

Romulus & Remus

4 Eras of Roman History• I.Latium Settled (1000b.c.-750b.c)• II. Roman Monarchy (750b.c.-

500b.c)• III. Roman Republic (500b.c.-27b.c.)• IV. Roman Empire (27b.c.-476 A.D.)• {Remember Dates are non

importante!}

I. Latium Settled

-Tiber River-This tiny city-state would become Master of the ½ the known world!-The Greeks could only rarely conquer the Aegean Sea region.

• Latin Tribes conquered by the Etruscans (Asia Minor)

• No one likes to be ruled by foreigners!

• Did have a strong influence

Influence of the Etruscans Writing, “shared authority”

Warfare, politics, farming Gladitorial games, The Arch, city planning

Republican Government

2 Consuls (Rulers of Rome)

Senate (Representative body for patricians)

Tribal Assembly (Representative body for plebeians)

The Twelve Tables, 450 BCE

Providing political and socialrights for the plebeians.

The Roman Forum

Rome’s Early Road System

Roman Roads: The Appian Way

Imperial Roman Road System

Roman Engineering• Aquaducts• Bridges• Coffer dams• Arches• Roads 56,000 miles

CamberedMilestones

Roman Aqueducts