Italy had some fairly large fertile plains ideal for farming. Po valley was probably the most fertile agricultural area; the plain of latium, on which Rome was located. Geography had an impact on Roman history. Rome's location was favorable from a geographical point of view. Located eighteen miles inland on the Tiber River, Rome had access to the sea and yet was far enough inland to be safe from pirates. Because Rome was built on the famous seven hills, it was easily defended. All in all, Rome had a good central location in Italy from which to expand.
Early Rome.
The twin brothers Romulus and Remus in 753 B.C.E founded Rome, and archaeologists have founded that by the eighth century B.C.E there was a settlement consisting of huts on the tops of Rome's Hills. The early Romans, basically a pastoral people, spoke latin, which, like Greek, belongs to the Indo-European family of languages. Rome had been under the control of seven kings and that two of the last three kings had been Etruscans, a people who were located north of Rome in Etruria. Rome fell under the influence of the Etruscans for about a hundred years during the period of the kings. The Etruscans founded Rome a pastoral community but left it a city. .
By the beginning of the sixth century B.C.E., under Etruscan influence, Rome began to emerge as an actual city. The Etruscans were responsible for an outstanding building program. They constructed the first roadbed of the chief street throught Rome-the Sacred Way-before 575 B.C.E. and oversaw the development of temples, markets, shops, streets, and houses. By 509 B.C.E., a new Rome had emerged. This date was also the date the monarchy supposedly was overthrown and a republican form of government established. .
The Etruscans greatly influenced the early development of Rome and had an impact on Roman religion, sporting events, and military institutions. .
Around 500 BC, the Etruscans gained control of Rome. At this time Rome developed into a monarchy. ... By 287, Rome was a city-state form of government. ... Starr, author of "The Emergence of Rome as Ruler of the Western World", was trying to show Rome as the greatest power that ever conquered the western world. ... Rome prospered and the world suffered. ...
In response to any nonsupport I say this; all we have to do is look at the history of man, beginning as early as ancient Rome, and most would come to see that religious persecution and fervor has been a curse on modern society. Perhaps the only true example of religious tolerance can be seen in ancient Rome. Before the emergence of the Roman Empire each tribe had its own gods and goddesses. ...
The civilization of Western Europe that emerged by 1300 was shaped by the ancient civilizations of Greece and the Roman Empire, then the Emergence of Christianity in the early middle ages and the maturing of the institution of the church, feudalism and the creation of nations in the late middle ages. ... As Rome became more powerful, it adopted from Greece its scholarship and artistry. Its civilization was more practical with Rome concentrating on politics, trade, and conquest. ... The inspired hope and loyalty from the people and their loyalty was to the Church of Rome. ...
One of the causes of the Renaissance was the declining credibility of the Catholic Church and the subsequent emergence of secular curiosity. ... This catalyzed the emergence of secular curiosity as people looked to books and to themselves for answers. ... carefully studied and drew inspiration from the ruins of Rome surrounding Italy, gaining a variety of new perspectives and ideas such as the use of symmetry in architecture or town planning. ...
CRUSADES TIMELINE The timeline of the crusades is very important and significant because it helps in portraying the motivations that the crusaders had at that time that led to the emergence of various crusades during different periods. ... Churches that were loyal to Rome were also established. The crusades where able to expand the Catholic Church and other churches affiliated to Rome. ... The crusades marched across many Muslim territories with the purpose of taking back areas that were considered holy but looking at the movement from another perspective the crusades can be described as the c...
He never had a unified army of one race or language; his army consisted of all the enemies of Rome and followers of Hannibal. ... Then he turned his attention to a Greek port city of Saguntum, which had made itself a "friend of Rome" and therefore Rome was supposedly obliged to defend it. ... With two armies now decimated in successive years, Rome was in a pretty pickle. ... Rome had to gird its loins and prepare for an attack on Rome itself with its main army gone. ... Hannibal finally received some reinforcements from Carthage, but these were very few in number and not enough to affect a...
