Origins of Rome
What city was in the centre of Italy?
Rome
How long did roman civilization last?
From the eighth century to the fifth century AD.
What happened during the earliest period of the Roman History?
There was a monarchy
Who were the patricians?
A minority of a group of rich,powerful families
What were the origins of Rome?
Rome was initially formed by Latium villagers joining together with settlers from the surrounding hills in response to an Etruscan invasion.
Who founded colonies in the south?
The Greeks
In which three stages was Rome divided?
Monarchy,Republic and Empire
Who was chosed by patricians?
The elected king
How did the Roman monarchy end?
The Roman Republic was established.
Which stage of Roman history lasted the longest?
The empire
When the Latins settled around the Tiber River?
In the 8th century BC
How long did the republic last?
From 509 to 27 BC.
Who advised the king?
A senate
Was Greece part of the Roman?
Yes
How was the end of the monarchy?
The Etruscans conquered rome,however the Romans resisted to the Etruscans and defeated them and the last Etruscan king,Tarquin the Proud was deposed in 509 BC.
What were the three main peoples of the Italian peninsula after 800 BC?
The Etruscans,Latins and Greeks
How long did the monarchy last?
From 753 to 509 BC
Who conquered Rome in the sixth century?
The Etruscans
Where do you think the name ''Rome'' comes from?
The name comes from its founder Romulus.
Which main peoples had more territory?
The Etruscans
What happened in the 6th century?
Rome took the control of the Italian Peninsula
How long did the empire last?
From 27 BC to Ad 476.
Who was the last Etruscan king?
Tarquin the Proud
Which people did the Romans belongs to?
Of the Latin homeland
Which main peoples had less territory?
The Latins