Geography and History of Italy

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Geography of Italy

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Looks like a boot, is a peninsula, rocky and mountainous, has the Tiber River, and has better farmland and soil.

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Comparison of Worcester to Rome

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Both are built on seven hills.

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Beginning of Rome

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Started with Romulus and Remus, the Aeneid, and people migrating to Italy, uniting villages.

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Contributions of the Etruscans

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Grew crops for large populations, were skilled metalworkers, created well-constructed cities, and built a strong army.

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Definition of a Republic

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A form of government where the leader is not a queen or king but someone placed in office by the citizens.

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Reasons for Rome's Strength

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Strong soldiers with good armor, fought like Greeks, and organized legions (small groups of men, about 6,000).

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Shrewd Rulers' Strategies

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Built military settlements in conquered lands, granted citizenship to the conquered, and gave full citizenship to prevent rebellion.

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Roman Engineering Achievements

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The Romans built extensive road networks, aqueducts for water supply, and impressive architectural structures like the Colosseum.

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Roman Religion

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Polytheistic, influenced by Greek gods, with major deities like Jupiter, Juno, and Neptune.

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Roman Law and Governance

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Developed the Twelve Tables, a foundation for Roman law, and established a complex system of governance with consuls, the Senate, and popular assemblies.