Name: The Rise of Rome References: DeGeer & Newman, Odyssey Through the Ages, 1992 Class Notes Questions 1. Discuss key features of Italian geography that influenced Rome as a power? 2. Who were the Etruscans? Assess the effectiveness of Etruscan rule and account for their eventual expulsion in 509BC. Etruscan League of Twelve Cities 3. Assess the story of Romulus and Remus as an for Rome.’ What does it suggest is ‘inspiration important and/or would be important as an origin story for a great wmpire? (Also, p. 266-67) 4. Assess to what degree the Roman constitution provided its citizens with equality and effective government and what weakness existed in the system of government. Assemblies (incl. ‘Senate’) Magistrates (incl. and ‘consuls’ ‘praetors’) 5. What were the driving forces behind Rome’s desire to expand?
Name: The Rise of Rome References: DeGeer & Newman, Odyssey Through the Ages, 1992 Class Notes Questions 1. Discuss key features of Italian geography that influenced Rome as a power? 2. Who were the Etruscans? Assess the effectiveness of Etruscan rule and account for their eventual expulsion in 509BC. Etruscan League of Twelve Cities 3. Assess the story of Romulus and Remus as an ‘inspiration for Rome.’ What does it suggest is important and/or would be important as an origin story for a great wmpire? (Also, p. 266-67) 4. Assess to what degree the Roman constitution provided its citizens with equality and effective government and what weakness existed in the system of government. Assemblies (incl. ‘Senate’) Magistrates (incl. ‘consuls’ and ‘praetors’) 5. What were the driving forces behind Rome’s desire to expand?
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