4/7/2014

1. How did geography effect the development of Rome?

Rome was in a very good location, on a river in the center of Italy. They could control all of Italy. Romans thought very highly of them selves because Italy was in the middle of the Mediterranean sea, and Rome was in the middle of Italy.

2. How did the Etruscans influence the development of Rome?

The king of Rome was a Etruscan. He grew Rome very large and wealthy. The Romans hated the Etruscan Rule, so they over threw their king and became a republic. The Etruscans came up with the grid system, streets were in rows. They also came up with gladiator fighting as entertainment.

3. Which were the main groups that competed for power in the early Roman republic?

The two main groups that competed for power were the nobles/patricians and the common people/ the plebeians. First, the nobles dominated the government, but over time the common people won more rights.

4.What is the significance of the twelve tables in Roman law?

The twelve tables was a set of rules that was the basis for the Roman law. It said that all free citizens were protected by law. It was posted in a public place for all to see.

5. How did Rome regain control of Italy after the sacking of the city by the Gauls?

 They were able to rebuild because they were in a great location, and after rebuilding their city, they went to the Gual's city and destroyed their city. Gaul was an area north of Italy. The Gaul's were the French of today.

page 95-97 notes

The Punic wars were waged on land and sea in three vicious rounds between 264 and 146 B.C.

The first phase Rome was able to force Carthage out of Sicily.
The second phase Carthage ended up being disarmed and helpless.
The third, Carthage was captured.
In 202 B.C. Rome had won control of the western Mediterranean.