Rome Republic to Empire - Slide #1 Flashcards
When Greek power declined, who did they learn from to build a powerful empire?
THE EGYPTIANS and OTHER GREAT CIVILIZATIONS
Location
Where is Italy locatated?
MEDITERRANEAN
Italy in the Roman empire
Why were people attracted to Italy?
SUNNY CLIMATE and FERTILE FARMLANDS
Where did the Romans make their home in Italy?
PENINSULA
Italy Location
Describe the area of Italy during the Roman empire…
MOUNTAINS and VOLCANOES
What river made it easy to escape from Pirate raids?
TIBER RIVER
Roman Empire Living
What did Romans learn to farm from the Greeks?
OLIVES and GRAPES
Who heavily influenced and taught the Romans?
ETRUSCANS
Romans rise to power
Who did the Romans conquer?
THE ETRUSCAN KING TARQUIN
Goverment
What type of goverment did Rome establish?
REPUBLIC
War and the Battlefield
What were Roman soldiers armed with during war?
SWORDS and IRON SPEARS
War and the Battlefield
What was Rome fighting for?
LAND
War and the Battlefield
What was the new battle strategy Rome implemented?
MOVED IN ONE LARGE GROUP
Roman soldiers fought as a unit. Think of a great football team.