Rome
it is the midway point between the Alps and Italy's southern tip. it was built on 7 rolling hills around the Tiber River.
the first Romans were there from 1000 to 500 B.C. the Latins, Greeks, and Etruscans all fought over this land repeatedly. the Latins were the first to arrive, and they built a cluster of huts on one of the seven hills.
750 to 600 B.C. was the Greek's time. they established colonies along the southern part of Italy and into Sicily, the cities became very active and commercial.
the Etruscans were native to Northern Italy, and they were great metalworkers and engineers. they developed the base of the alphabet that the Romans used. they were also the main users of arch architecture.
Republic- power rests with the people.
Roman Citizenship- land-owning, free-born, adult, male
Patricians vs. Plebeians- rich, higher acclaimed voting vs. poor, regular voters
Plebeians were allowed to elect their own representatives to defend them against Patrician officers, they were called Tribunes.
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