The civilisation of ancient rome lasted about 0 years. The southern plains area, the campanian, boasted italys best harbor. Mark antony, brutus, and octavian were the members of the second triumvirate 2. How did italys geography and romes location affect the. The legend about romes founding begins with aeneas ihneeuhs, a hero of the. It developed from an agricultural society into the roman empire which took. It houses a great number of historic places and is a place visited for its rich culture and exquisite beauty. Geography about how many miles did the roman empire stretch from east to west.
A republic is a form of government in which power rests with citizens who have the right to vote for their leaders. Italy, country of southcentral europe, occupying a peninsula that juts deep into the mediterranean sea. The most powerful governing was the senate and they were chosen by the landholding upper class, called patricians. In order to do this, the roman empire had to adapt to its geography. Ancient rome played a pivotal role in the history of wine.
Roman geographyregionlocation ancient roman civilization. Discuss how the geography of the roman republic is similar to and different from the geography of ancient greece. Systematically, the romans conquered the mediterranean area and half of europe establishing the foundation of. The tiber river runs through the center of the latium region where rome is located. There were seven major hills, and they served as protection to the romans. How did italys topography and geographic location affect. The history of ancient rome begins with the overthrow of foreign kings in 509 b. In 509 bce, the inhabitants of rome set up a republic. See slide notes for discussion questions and thinkpairshare activity. According to roman history, the city of rome was founded in 753 bc and became the capital of an emerging roman empire a bit over two centuries later. Ancient romans also became road builders so that they could easily and safely travel through all these hills.
In ancient rome, the people used the tiber river for transportation, food, and agriculture. Italy is located in southern europe and comprises the long, bootshaped italian peninsula, the southern side of alps, the large plain of the po valley and some islands including sicily and sardinia. Ancient historians were very interested in romes legendary history. Many ancient romans became farmers to farm important food resources on the hillsides. Free social studies flashcards about rome geography studystack.
From the central alps, running down the length of the country, radiates the tall apennine range, which widens near rome to cover nearly the. Geography did not help the romans to expand into italy. By then this map will be really completed, but most of the places are allready here. At its broad top stand the alps, which are among the worlds most rugged mountains. See the fact file below for more information on the italy or alternatively, you can download our 25page italy worksheet pack to utilise within the classroom or home environment. Mark antony and cleopatra defeated octavian at the battle of actium 3. Impact of italys geography alps provided natural barrier to the north lack of natural seaports prevented attacks by sea lack of natural seaports forced romans to build roads the roads unified rome established good trade routes roads developed continuity within the roman empire italy had access to mediterranean sea to. Rivers one of the most wellknown and important rivers in italy is the tiber river. Italy for children italy geography homework help italy for ks1 and. An era of parliamentary government came to a close in the early 1920s when benito mussolini established a fascist dictatorship. The major geographical advantage the romans had over the greeks is the larger amount of fertile land but also italy was easily accessible from europe to the north. Romes influence has had a profound effect on the histories of todays. For the romans, italys geography made rome a natural crossroads and an area easy to defend. Ancient romes geography was very fascinating and compelling.
Italy fact, worksheets, geography, history, politics. Legend begins after aeneastrojan war herosettles in italy. While i work my way up to the fall of the empire, ill try and include the places i come across in the ancient literature. Study 50 terms history 101 chapter 5 flashcards quizlet. Often overlooked is the role that geography played in the great citys rise to power. Key terms and people aeneas mythical hero who fled the fallen city of troy for italy in a. At the height of the roman empire, this was a simple fact. Italys highest points are along monte rosa, which peaks in switzerland, and. Eventually, absolute rulers called emperors seized power and expanded the empire. His alliance with nazi germany led to italys defeat in world. It is known as the eternal city and serves as a special and most populated comune of italy.
The roman empire dominated most of europe and much of africa and the middle east for centuries. Fuelled by trade, alliances and the victories of its army, the republic of rome grew in size and strength. Italy is surrounded by water and littered with ports. Italy, officially the italian republic, is a country in europe with a long mediterranean shoreline. About italy map this free to download map shows major cities, road. But romans like to date the history of their city to 753 b. The geography of roman empire the peninsula of italy the impacts of geography on rome. Rome, being in italy, spread its influence by sea, with traders going to new lands and spreading its influence. Stratfor explains that italys main geographic challenge is to preserve its unity despite strong regional identities. When settlers first arrived in rome, they noticed fertile land. The rise of the roman empire saw both technological advances in and burgeoning awareness of winemaking, which spread to all parts of the empire. On a blank map, label the bodies of water surrounding italy, the island of sicily, rome, tiber river, apennine mountains, italian alps.
It is located at the center of the mediterranean sea. How did the geography of italy and rome helped in the. A famous roman dictator who didnt care about power. The citys rise as a military power began when the romans went to war and conquered neighboring italian tribes. The historic city of rome is located in the centralwestern part of the italian peninsula on the banks of the.
Italy map, map of italy, history and intreseting facts of italy. Italy became a nationstate in 1861 when the regional states of the peninsula, along with sardinia and sicily, were united under king victor emmanuel ii. Ancient rome began as a small settlement in the middle of the italian peninsula. In the city of rome, there was a huge colosseum where the romans had fighting games and chariot races.
The earliest influences on the viticulture of the italian peninsula can be traced to ancient greeks and the etruscans. At its height, the roman empire touched three continentseurope, asia. For many years rome was the most magnificent city in the world, but the people were very corrupt and didnt worship god. The area of italy is 116,305 square miles 301,230 square kilometers, including the islands of sardinia and sicily, making it just slightly larger than the state of arizona in the united states.
Italy, latin italia, in roman antiquity, the italian peninsula from the apennines in the north to the boot in the south. The text mention that romans learned from the greeks how to grow grapes and olives. Rome italys geography helped its people unite with the low. Almost 40% of the italian territory is mountainous, with the alps as the northern boundary and the apennine mountains forming the backbone of the peninsula and extending for 1,350 km 840 mi. Background rome was a small town on thetiber river. According to roman mythology, italy was the ancestral home promised by jupiter to aeneas of troy and his descendants, whose descendants were the founders of rome. The italian peninsula was perfect for a consolidation of power within italy and an expansion. The geography of rome has been instrumental in the growth of this historic city. The romans declared they would never again be ruled by a king. Be aware that not all places mentioned in the old books can be retrieved. Its nickname is bel paese, meaning beautiful country.
Roman geography multiple choice read each statement about the geography of ancient rome. Several geographic advantages helped rome to grow and ultimately dominate the known world. The geography of ancient rome 6th grade social studies. This map shows the city of rome which was the capital of the roman empire. Among the dangerous military innovations of marius threatening the republic, one finds he. Romes geographyits central location and good climatewere important factors in its success and growth. The tiny sovereign nations of vatican city and san marino are enclaves within italy. The diverse and exquisite nature of the geography of italy accounts for its. Map of ancient rome showing its seven hills and the tiber river. Map of ancient italy created by hamilcar netherlands. At its heart was the city of rome, a city first founded by the ancient etruscans 2800 years ago. Rome is the capital of italy located on the western coast of central italy along the tevere river.
Italy is located in southern europe and comprises the long, bootshaped italian peninsula, the. The geography of italy made land travel difficult but helped the romans prosper. In place of the monarchy, the romans established a new type of governmenta republic, in which elected officials governed the state. Geography rome began on the italian peninsula extends from europe into the mediterranean sea. An explanation of this agrarian culture can be that italia has fertile land due to its geography. Italy is divided into 20 different regions, including the islands.
The geography of italy itself did not help rome develope, as early on in the infancy of the republic its natural bounderies were beaten. So great was the empire that it influences geopolitics even today. Romulus kills his brother remus and names rome after himself. In 42 bc cisalpine gaul, north of the apennines, was added. Some ways that italys topography and geography affected rome.
Either by the gallic king brennus, who overcame italies greatest natural boundery the swedish alps which separated italy from gaul and managed to sack rome very early in its history or hannibal who used what was an alien enviornment to him and his. Like greece, italy occupies a peninsula that extends from southern europe into the mediterranean sea. That is when a legendary hero called romulus rahmyuhluhs is said to have founded rome. Italia the latin and italian name for the italian peninsula was the homeland of the romans and metropole of romes empire in classical antiquity. The geography of roman italy and its implications for the. Instead, they established a republic, from the latin phrase res publica, which means public affairs.
A legend is a popular story from earlier times that cannot be proved. Because of the location of rome within italyset far back from the coast and without. Italy comprises some of the most varied and scenic landscapes on earth and is often described as a country shaped like a boot. The italian peninsula also helped romans moved easily throughout places. The climate of rome also helped the people of the city. Stratfor brings global events into valuable perspective. Italy is also famous for being the home of the roman empire. Terms in this set 50 for the romans, italys geography. The city of rome is located south of the tiber river. The region of the roman empire, after they stopped expanding, was about half of europe, some of modern day middle east, and northern tip of africa.
The main city of the empire was rome until emperor constantine changed it on 330 a. Two major group of mountains found in italy were very important on the development. The geography of ancient rome saint augustines college. Rome italys geography helped its people unite with the low mountains and few natural barriers. Therefore, it was in a good place for benefitting from trade within italy. In between the two lies a large plain in the valley of the po, the largest river in italy, which flows 652 km 405 mi eastward from the cottian alps to the adriatic. Click the button below to get instant access to these worksheets for use in the classroom or at a home. Its geography central location and good climate were very important factor in its success and growth. Geography the people who settled rome chose a geographic location that was good for. On, edit images, videos and 360 photos in one place. Download ppt geography of italy compared to greece.
Aside from the legendary accounts, rome was an italian citystate that changed its. The geography of roman italy and its implications for the development of rural economies. The romans established a new form of government called a republic, or where officials were chosen by the people. Corsica, although belonging to the italian geographical region, has been a part of france since 1769.