Geography of Rome Review

• Founders of Rome:

  • Twin brothers Romulus (founder of Rome) & Remus

• Republic:

  • A government in which citizens elect representatives to rule in their name.

  • Prior to a republic a series of kings ruled Rome.

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The Beginnings of Rome

• Rome as a good settlement:

  • Mild climate

  • Good farmland

  • Strategic location

• Hills:

  • Homes were built on top of hills-served as a vantage point where they could defend themselves.

• River:

  • Tiber river served as a source of water for drinking & farming.

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​Hills & Rivers

• Position of Rome:

  • Made it easy for Roman ships to reach other lands. (Easy access to trade with others/served as protection)

• Mountains:

  • Protected Rome

-Most citizens practiced subsistence farming.

-Wheat, barley, beans, vegetables & fruits.

-Later olives & grapes were grown.

Crops

-Many farmers raised livestock such as pigs, sheep, goats, and chickens.

-Oxen were commonly used to pull farmers plows.

​​Animals

-Most farmers lived in simple homes constructed from mud or timber with little furniture.

-Most lived with extended family.

Farmers' Homes

-Most farmers showed discipline, loyalty, and hard work.

-These qualities made Roman armies successful.

Qualities of Farmers