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Starting Points Map: Italy and the Mediterranean
Main Idea / Reading Focus
Roman Civilization Develops
Quick Facts: Etruscan Influences
Rome Becomes a Republic
Quick Facts: Checks and Balances in the Roman Government
The Republic Expands
Faces of History: Two Commanders of the Punic Wars
6. Rome first ruled by Latin Kings
Came under Etruscan rule, 600 BC
Etruscans came from northern Italy
Evidence found at cemeteries indicates Etruscans great metalworkers, jewelers
Etruscan culture heavily influenced by Greeks
Etruscans had great influence on Roman society
34. Huge losses of Second Punic War remained in memories of many Romans
149 BC Rome decided to destroy old enemy once and for all
Declared war on Carthage for third time
After siege of three years, Carthage fell
Romans enslaved entire population, completely destroyed city
They banned any people from living there