The Context of Rome

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How did the geography of Rome differ from Greece?

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Unlike Greece, the geography of Rome allowed for unity. Rome was located on a flat plain that was easy to farm.

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What natural defenses did Rome have?

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The Alps and Apennines Mountains provided a natural defense.

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What major trade route contributed to Rome's evolution?

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The Mediterranean Sea Complex allowed Rome to gain the income to evolve from the Bronze Age to the Classical Age.

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How did foreign trade influence Roman culture?

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Many elements that would define Roman culture were byproducts of foreign trade, such as their Gods & Goddesses, which came from Greece.

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Who were the Etruscans?

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The Etruscans were the first great Empire of Italy, and Rome was a lesser city-state of the larger Etruscan Empire from 753-509 BCE.

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What did the Romans learn from the Etruscans?

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The Romans learned language (Latin), art, architecture, military techniques, and sports (Gladiators and Chariot Races) from the Etruscans.

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Who was Servius Tullius?

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Servius Tullius was one of the first great kings of Rome, creator of the census, and was Etruscan born.

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What significant event happened in 509 BCE?

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In 509 BCE, the last Etruscan king of Rome (Tarquin) was killed in an uprising led by Lucius Brutus after the death of the Noblewoman Lucretia. Rome broke away from the Etruscans and formed a Republic.

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What is a Republic?

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A Republic is a government where citizens elect representatives to make laws.