rome was built on 7 rolling hills
first romans built huts on one of the hills
the greeks established colonies along the southern part of Italy and Sicily, the cities became very prosperous and commercially active
the etruscans were native to italy, they were skilled metal workers and engineers. they were very influential in the development of Roman civilization
Republic- a form of government in which the power rests with the citizens who have the right to vote for their leaders
Patricians- the wealthy landowners who held most of the power. inherited their power and social status, and claimed that they had the right to rule due to their ancestry
Plebeians- the common person, but could still vote. farmers, merchants
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