Worksheet Questions

1. How did geography affect the development of Rome?

The geography of Rome really helped it kick off as a successful civilization. It'c location was key. There we located in the center of the Mediterranean Sea which gave them lots of opportunities for traveling, trading, and advantages in battle. They also had mountainous areas which allowed for high vantage points, along with lots of mountain spring water.

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

Rome started out with an Etruscan monarchy where a king ruled over everyone and everything in Rome. With Rome's great success, they overthrew the king and Rome developed into a republic where people could have a say in their leaders. Along with that, they layed out the city of Rome and chose what it's design would be like. They set up lows and made Rome into almost a grid.

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

There were two main groups competing for the power of Rome, the nobles and the common people. The nobles were higher up in society, so they had dominated the power in the earliest of the Roman republic. As time went on, and Rome developed, the commoners began to get more power and more rights. Luckily, the rule in Rome was that everyone in Rome was protected by the government.

4.What is the significance of the Twelve Tables in Roman law?

The Twelve Tables set a part Rome from other civilizations. People were started to be treated equally and not just based on their money or power. In the past, if you had money or power, you could do anything. Now with the Twelve Tables, all free citizens are protected by the law. The Twelve Tables were even posted in a public place for all to see, and to remind. These were some of the first set code of laws.

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

After the battle with the Gauls, the Romans needed to regroup and begin to gather an empire. They invaded other nearby enemies and eventually gathered up enough people to counter the Gauls, and take back what was rightfully theirs.
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