Rome Flashcards
1
Q
What was Italy like before Rome was founded?
A
It was inhabited by lots of tribes
2
Q
When was Rome believed to have been founded?
A
753 BC
3
Q
When Rome was founded, who was believed to be the biggest and most influential tribe?
A
the Etruscans
4
Q
What happened as Roman influence grew and Rome expanded?
A
The Etruscans were slowly brought under Roman control
5
Q
What are some aspects that the Romans adapted from Etruscan culture?
A
Temple design
Divination
6
Q
Who was an influence on the Romans and the Etruscans?
A
The Greeks
7
Q
What other areas did the Greeks migrate to?
A
Southern Italy
Sicily
