The Geography of Italy

1. The Geography of Italy • EQ:Defend the statement--"Rome was in a good place and Rome was a good place." • LG:Examine the relationship between geography and culture for the early Romans.

2. Lesson Title Geography of Italy EQ: Defend the statement--Rome was in a good place and Rome was a good place." Study Questions Where I Learned It 2 Questions I have about the Roman Empire What I Know About The Roman Empire LG: Examine the relationship between geography and culture for the early Romans.

3. Lesson Title Geography of Italy EQ: Defend the statement--Rome was in a good place and Rome was a good place." Study Questions Introduction The Romans inspire awe, wonder, and interest for Americans. They are a paradox, however, because they were at the same time awesome and awful...... We think of them as having always been there, and always being powerful. The truth is, they teetered on the brink of annihilation several times. LG: Examine the relationship between geography and culture for the early Romans.

4. Lesson Title Geography of Italy EQ: Defend the statement--Rome was in a good place and Rome was a good place." Study Questions • Introduction • Most of us looks at Roman history through the lens of what we have in common with them.... • Roman Calendar • Roman Alphabet • Love for huge spectator sports • Romance languages (Spanish, Italian, French, many English words) • Republican form of government • ...and we are horrified by how they are different from us (Nero, Colosseum, Caligula, Vomitorium, Politicians murdered in the streets.) LG: Examine the relationship between geography and culture for the early Romans.

5. Lesson Title Geography of Italy EQ: Defend the statement--Rome was in a good place and Rome was a good place." Geography Where In The World Is Rome? Draw a map of the Italian Peninsula in your notes and label Italy, Alps, Mediterranean Sea... Rome is a city in Italy, which is on the Italian Peninsula, which is in Europe, and sticks out into the Mediterranean Sea Study Questions LG: Examine the relationship between geography and culture for the early Romans.

6. Lesson Title Geography of Italy EQ: Defend the statement--Rome was in a good place and Rome was a good place." Study Questions • Geography • "Rome was in a good place" • Centrally located...you have to do business with them--great for trade. • Protected from invasion by the water and the Alps in the north. • Piracy, hospitality, taxes and tolls. LG: Examine the relationship between geography and culture for the early Romans.

7. Lesson Title Geography of Italy EQ: Defend the statement--Rome was in a good place and Rome was a good place." Study Questions Geography The city of Rome was also in a good place....water source (Tiber) and close to sea. 7 hills protected Rome. Look at Textbook pg.47 and sketch a map of the city of Rome in your notes. LG: Examine the relationship between geography and culture for the early Romans.

8. Lesson Title Geography of Italy EQ: Defend the statement--Rome was in a good place and Rome was a good place." Study Questions "Not without reason did gods and men choose this spot for the site of our city--the salubrious (favorable for health) hills, the river to bring us produce from the inland regions and sea-borne commerce from abroad, the sea itself, near enough for convenience yet not so near as to bring danger from foreign fleets, our situation in the very heart of Italy--all these advantages make it of all places in the world the best for a city destined to grow great." --Livy, The Early History of Rome LG: Examine the relationship between geography and culture for the early Romans.

9. Lesson Title Geography of Italy EQ: Defend the statement--Rome was in a good place and Rome was a good place." Study Questions • Geography • "Rome was a good place" • Fantastic weather • Great natural resources (grapes, olives, cereal grains) LG: Examine the relationship between geography and culture for the early Romans.

10. Lesson Title Geography of Italy EQ: Defend the statement--Rome was in a good place and Rome was a good place." Study Questions Title Notes LG: Examine the relationship between geography and culture for the early Romans.

11. Lesson Title Geography of Italy EQ: Defend the statement--Rome was in a good place and Rome was a good place." • Check For Understanding Questions (CFU) • Why can it be said that Rome was IN a good place? • 2. What are three crops that grew well in Italy? • 3. What type of landform is Italy? • 4. What 2 seas does it touch? LG: Examine the relationship between geography and culture for the early Romans.

12. Lesson Title Geography of Italy EQ: Defend the statement--Rome was in a good place and Rome was a good place." Study Questions • Rome's Neighbors • Big Idea: Our neighbors influence our culture (ex. Mexico) • Romans didn't invent a bunch of stuff...they borrowed from others and perfected/enhanced it. • Two of Rome's neighbors had a big impact on their culture-----the Etruscans and the Greeks Etruscans LG: Examine the relationship between geography and culture for the early Romans. Greeks

13. Lesson Title Geography of Italy EQ: Defend the statement--Rome was in a good place and Rome was a good place." Study Questions Compare and contrast the contributions of the E's and G's on Roman culture. Which had a bigger impact? Rome's Neighbors Instructions: Create a T-Chart like this in your notes to keep track of the impact of Rome's neighbors. Etruscan Influences Greek Influences LG: Examine the relationship between geography and culture for the early Romans. • Arch • Sporting events • Metalworking • Realistic Sculpture • Engineering (aqueducts) • Monumental buildings • Mythology/Gods • Philosophy/Education • Writing • Sculpture • Drama/Theater

14. Lesson Title Geography of Italy EQ: Defend the statement--Rome was in a good place and Rome was a good place." • Check For Understanding Questions (CFU) • Which of the two cultures do you think had a bigger impact on the history of Rome? • 2. What criteria are you using to make your decision? LG: Examine the relationship between geography and culture for the early Romans.

15. Lesson Title Geography of Italy EQ: Defend the statement--Rome was in a good place and Rome was a good place." • Roman Values • The earliest Romans were farmers. • This is what was important to them. • Hardworking -- no such thing as the weekend • Respect tradition (mosmayorum) • Obedient service to gov. and military • Dedicated to the good of Rome • Hierarchical outlook on life -- who do I kiss up to? • Role of pater/father (paterfamilias, patricians, Jupiter, patron/client relationship) Study Questions LG: Examine the relationship between geography and culture for the early Romans.