HIST 010 Chapter 5: The Roman World Empire
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Italy had plains ideal for farming; supported a larger population. Apennine mtns bisected italy, but didn"t separate communities. 18 mi inland and built on 7 hills, also protected by the sea. Peninsula was the crossroads between the western and eastern ends of the sea. At first, under control of etruscans (people who lived north of. Change of monopoly to republican government; many felt threatened by enemies -> conquering of italian peninsula. Livy: roman historian; used legends as stories and taught moral values and virtues (tenacity, duty, courage, and discipline) Stated that rome fought latin neighbors for hundreds of years. 338 bce: rome crushed latin states in latium; successfully conquered hill people and colonized greeks. Greeks influenced rome: food (olives, grapes), alphabet, sculpture, architecture, literature. Roman confederation (338 bce): some peoples (latins and allies) could gain full roman citizenship. Persistent soldiers and good military strategies (formed colonies and connected them to rule effectively and efficiently)
