Unit 3 lesson 2
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The city of Rome was built on 7 hills beside the Tiber River, protected by the hills and nourished by the river's soil. In the early years, Rome was influenced by the Etruscans, Greeks, and Latins who settled the region. Rome transitioned to a republic in 509 BCE, governed by elected officials like consuls and dictators, as well as the Senate and Tribal Assembly, though patricians initially held most political power over plebeians.
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Unit 3 lesson 2
- 1. Classical Rome and the Early Republic
- 2. The land of Rome The city of Rome was built on 7 hills beside the Tiber River The hills created a natural barrier of protection The river nourished the soil and made it good for farming
- 3. The first People of Rome 1000-500 B.C.E. – Italy was settled by Greeks, Latins and Etruscans The Latins built Rome Greeks lived South of Rome Etruscans lived North of Rome Etruscans influenced Roman writing, architecture and their alphabet
- 4. Until 509 B.C.E., Rome was ruled by kings Then, a republic was formed Republic - a form of government in which people can vote for their leaders Two social classes existed in Rome Patricians – wealthy landowners who had most of the political power Plebeians – commoners, farmers who were eventually given some political power The first written laws of Rome are called the Twelve Tables Roman Society
- 5. Roman Republic Rome’s republic was a mix of many forms of government Dictator – elected by Senate – were given absolute power for 6 mos. In times of crisis Consuls – two elected officials in charge of the military Praetors – eight judges Senate – 300 member group who made laws Tribal Assembly – group of plebeians who made laws for commoners