Roma

How did geography help Rome?- The Alps in the north, separate Italy from the rest of Europe.

Why was each of the following groups important to Rome's development?

(a)Latin's- Rome began as a settlement of Latin shepherds

(b) Greeks- Established colonies in the southern part of Italy.

[c] Etruscans- Northern Italy, had a writing system, roman buildings

What were the values of early Roman society?- Family ties, formed a republic, borrowed religious ideas, society was divided into classes 

(a) How was the Roman household organized?- The eldest man was in charge, he could sell/ kill anyone in the family without penalty.  

(b) What freedoms did women have in the family and in the society?- Ran the household, was a citizen. 

How was the army linked to Roman society?- Constant threat of war made the men have two jobs; farming and warriors. 

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Gravitas: Virtue on disipline, strength, and loyalty 
Republic: a state in which the head of government is not a monarch or other hereditary head of state.
Pater familias: Father of the house 
toga: cloak, clothing
patrician: a member of the original senatorial aristocracy in ancient Rome.
plebeian: belonging or pertaining to the common people.
legion: a division of the Roman army, usually comprising 3000 to 6000 soldiers. 
century: A fighting unit with 80 people.