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Rome

Rome. (Chapter 6). Geography. Terrain of Italy. Location in the Mediterranean. First Romans. Latin’s built Rome on top of Palatine Hill 750-600 BCE: Greeks established colonies in southern Italy and Sicily. Etruscans (Northern Italy) Writing system Alphabet

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Rome

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  1. Rome (Chapter 6)

  2. Geography

  3. Terrain of Italy

  4. Location in the Mediterranean

  5. First Romans • Latin’s built Rome on top of Palatine Hill • 750-600 BCE: Greeks established colonies in southern Italy and Sicily. • Etruscans (Northern Italy) • Writing system • Alphabet • Architecture – use of the arch

  6. Early Republic • Monarchy • Last king driven from Rome in 509 BCE • Established Republic • Citizenship/voting rights for free born males

  7. Patricians vs. PlebEians • Patricians • Wealthy landowners • Most powerful • Social status inherited • Plebeians • Common farmers, artisans, merchants • Majority of population • Could not hold important government positions • Eventually allowed to form an assembly and elect tribunes (representatives)

  8. 12 Tables • Written laws • Posted in the forum (town center) • Carved in stone on 12 tablets • All free citizens under protection of the law

  9. Roman Government During the Republic

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