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The Tribes of Ancient Rome . “All that you see here, Stranger, where mighty Rome now stands, was grass and hills…”. MAPPING THE TRIBES. Color and label the Tribes of Ancient Rome on your map. Etruscan Sabines / Samnites Latins Greeks. SABINES AND THEIR COUSINS SAMNITES.
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The Tribes of Ancient Rome “All that you see here, Stranger, where mighty Rome now stands, was grass and hills…”
MAPPING THE TRIBES • Color and label the Tribes of Ancient Rome on your map. • Etruscan • Sabines/Samnites • Latins • Greeks
SABINES AND THEIR COUSINS SAMNITES • Mountain People, from South Rome • Fierce warriors • Gave Romans a love of discipline and strength
LATINS • Good farmland, open for attack • “Latin League,” modern concept of protection • Gave Roman gifts of government and language
ETRUSCANS • Lived on the coast, north Rome • Ruled by kings • Traded with the Greeks and worshiped Greek Gods • Gave Romans their Religion
Ancient Greeks • Established colonies in southern Italy and Sicily • Skillful, artistic, and richer than other tribes • Admired by Romans and Etruscans • Gave Romans literature, art, style, math and philosophy