Expansion of the Roman Empire

Question 1

When did they overthrow the etruscans?

Answer 1

509 BC (native of central to northern Italy)

Question 2

How long have the Etruscans ruled?

Answer 2

ruled as a king for 244 years since the founding of rome

Question 3

What new form of government was made when monarchy was brought to an end?

Answer 3

The Republic

Question 4

What area did they need to conquer?

Answer 4

• Early in this period, Rome was still a city, not an empire

* They controlled the areas around Rome, but needed to conquer the Italian peninsula (land that protrudes into water)

Question 5

The Gauls:

Answer 5

• As they moved north to Po River, came into contact with the Gauls. The Gauls attacked Rome in 390 BC, but the romans were eventually able to defeat them.

Question 6

338BC?

Answer 6

taken control of central Italy and turned their attention to southern Italy.
Fought against Samnites and Greek city states.

Question 7

Why did they need to expand?

Answer 7

• Population continued to grow and they needed more space for farming and housing

Question 8

272 BC?

Answer 8

unification of Italy under Roman control complete

Question 9

What happened in expanding sphere of influence?

Answer 9

Rome came into contact with the popwerful state of Carthage, a powerful North African city.
• Carthage took control of many areas and was looking to control Sicily