Geography and the Early Development of Rome Etruscan

Geography and the Early Development of Rome Etruscan influences + Greek influences = Rome!

Rome-The Result of Cultural Diffusion n Latins – first Romans. (People from the ancient country of Latium, an area in what is now Italy). n Latin tribe built village. n Palatine – a hill in central Italy overlooking the Tiber River, where the Latins built their village. Etruscans – people from Etruria, a land just north of the Palatine. Ruled much of northern and central Italy. * Romans learned about Greeks when Greek colonists established towns in southern Italy and from traders. * *See Map on page 310

What ancient civilization settled in the shaded area of this map? 1. 2. 3. Gre ek Etrus can Gaul

32. 3 How Did Etruscan Engineering Influence Roman Life n The Romans used arches to build bridges, stadiums, and aqueducts. They used the cuniculus to irrigate land, drain swamps, and carry water to their cities.

Arches rested on two pillars supported by wedge shaped stones with a keystone in the middle. 1. Tr ue 2. Fals e

32. 4 How did Etruscan sporting events influence Roman life? n The Romans enjoyed chariot racing which was based on a Etruscan sporting events. n Etruscan slave fighting influenced the Roman gladiators

Both fighters in Etruscan slave fights of killed. 1. Y es 2. N o

32. 5. How did Greek architecture influence Roman life? n The Romans used Greek columns and designs to add to the beauty of their buildings. n The Romans however used a new building material, concrete.

32. 6. How did Greek Writing Influence Roman life? The Romans alphabet was based on the Greek alphabet that the Etruscans changed. i. e. Greek → Etruscan → Roman n Like the Greeks, the Romans carved important documents into walls and columns for all to see. n Greek poetry and myths also inspired Roman writers. n

Our modern alphabet was: 1. 2. 3. created by the Romans, changed by the Etruscans and used by the Greeks. created by the Etruscans, changed by the Greeks and adopted by the Romans created by the Greeks, changed by the Etruscans and adopted

32. 7. How did Greek art influence Roman life? - Romans copied the Greek technique for making pottery. - Wealthy Romans collected Greek art and had monuments built in a Greek style. - Sculptors and painters used Greek art as the model for their work, but their figures were more realistic than the ideal figures the Greeks made.

Greek vases are primary sources because they were created by people who lived in ancient times and show images of what life was like back then. Tru e 2. Fals 1.

32. 8 How did Greek mythology influence Roman life? n The Romans adopted Greek gods as their own but gave them Roman names.