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Ancient Rome. Introduction. Rome. Romulus & Remus. Geography. Rome was the ideal location due to: -Access to water transportation -Fertile lands -Somewhat sheltered location. Early Romans. Latins —Hill dwellers, lived in wooden hut villages
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Ancient Rome Introduction
Geography • Rome was the ideal • location due to: • -Access to water transportation • -Fertile lands • -Somewhat sheltered location
Early Romans • Latins—Hill dwellers, lived in wooden hut villages • Greeks—Colonized south Italy and Sicily, spread Greek culture, grew prosperous through trade • Etruscans—Northern Italians, metal workers, engineers
A Republic is formed • Rome’s last king was removed from power in 509 B.C. • Patricians believed that they were entitled to rule, have power & privilege • Plebeians were not allowed to hold high powered government positions until the Tribal Assembly was formed
Quick write • Why do you think the patricians did not want the plebeians to hold high-power government positions?
Twelve Tables • Major plebeian accomplishment • Prevented the patricians from interpreting the law to their favor
Roman Republic • Consuls • Serve for 1 year • 2 ruler “kings” • Tribal Assembly • Ordinary citizens • Serve for life • Make laws • Centuriate Assembly • Soldiers only • Chose consuls • Serve for life • Senate • Aristocrats • Serve for life • Advises consuls
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