1. Geography 2. Rome’s Location Rome was located on seven hills. Ancient Rome relied on their axis to the sea for the international trade. The TiberR iver went through…

Slide 1 Slide 2 © 2006 Jessica Deacon Slide 3 Welcome travelers! You are about to embark on an incredible journey throughout Ancient Rome! You will be presented with information…

Slide 1 “All Roads lead to Rome” What do you think you will learn about Rome based on the following common phrases: “When in Rome, do as the Romans do” “Rome wasn’t…

Slide 1 Slide 2 I. The Land and Peoples of Italy Rome’s central location and geographic features made it a desirable location from which to expand A. The location of Rome…

12/5 Focus: The location of Rome helped Romans to carry on trade and build an empire around the Mediterranean Sea. Rome and Carthage fought a series of war for control of…

12/2 Focus: The Romans established a new form of government known as a republic The Romans influenced many of the values and institutions of western civilization. Important…

Chapter 5 The Roman Republic Ancient Italy and the City of Rome Ancient Italy and the City of Rome (inset) 1. The geography of Italy is such that it naturally faces west,…