Geography and the Early Development of Rome Questions
Directions: After finishing the reading the chapter, answer the questions below.
Introduction (32.1)
1. Where is Rome located?
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a. What geographic feature is Italy?
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2. What body of water is Italy located by?
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3. According to legend, who founded Rome?
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4. Along what body of water did the city start?
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Think about it: How is the geography of Rome going to affect their lifestyle?
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2. ______
The Early Romans and their Neighbors (32.2)
What group of people were the first Romans?
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Where was the first Latin village?
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What two groups of people influenced Roman culture?
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2. ______
The Influence of Etruscan Engineering and Sporting Events (32. 3 & 32.4)
What were the two important structures the Romans borrowed from the Etruscans?
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2. ______
Think about it: Why are these structures important? Give at least one reason for each structure.
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What two sporting events did the Romans adopt from the Etruscans?
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2. ______
What is a gladiator?
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Think about it: What can assume about Roman culture knowing that they had these sporting events?
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The Influence of Greek Architecture, Greek Writing, and Greek Art (32.5, 32.6 & 32.7)
What ideas about architecture were adopted from the Greeks?
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2. ______
3. ______
How was the Roman alphabet adapted from previous alphabets?
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What kind of art is present in both Greek and Roman Culture?
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Think about it: Why is art important? What does it tell us today about their culture?
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The Influence of Greek Mythology (32.8)
How did the Romans blend other religions with their own?
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Think about it: What eventually challenged Greek Mythology?
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What do you think is going to challenge Roman Mythology?
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