Define.


republic- a political unit that is not ruled by a monarch and in which citizens with the right to vote choose their leaders.


gravitas- weightiness or seriousness




pater familias- dad of family


toga- uncomfortable garment.


patrician- especially privileged families


plebeian-


legion- military unit of men on foot. about 4,000


century- 60 smaller groups that make up the legion




Questions.

• How did geography help Rome?
• Rome was built on hilltops. It made it easeir for them to defend and harder for their enemies to come get them.
• Why was each of the following groups important to Romes Development? a. lantins b. greeks c etruscans.
• Rome began as a settlement full of Latin farmers.
• Greeks made like 45 colonies on the coast of souther Italy.
• The Etruscans had a writing system which started Romes writing. IT was an influences on their culture.
• What were the values of Roman society?
• Honor in their families.
• (a) How was the Roman household organized. (b) What freedoms did women have in society and family?
• a. Oldest male was the man of the house. He could sell a family member into slavery if he wanted to. Pretty much the dad of the family.
• b. In society, they were free and could own property. At home she had to sit upright in a chair when eating dinner.
• How was the army linked to Roman Society?
• Every male served in the army.

Identify

• Italy- country located in south central Europe
• Rome- capital of Italy
• Romulus- twin brother and wanted to build a new city
• palatine hill- center of the seven hills in Rome
• alps- mountain range in europe
• tiber river- 3rd longest river in italy
• appennine mountains- mountains in italy
• Latins- Italian tribe in central and south central italy
• etruscans- ?
• forum- ancient government buildings