The Geography and Early Development of Rome

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  • Location and Geography of Rome
  • Myth of Romulus and Remus
  • Etruscan Influence of Engineering
  • Ancient Rome was located in what is now Italy. Ancient Rome Flourished in 700-476 B.C.E.
  • Etruscan Influence of Sports
  • The myth of Romulus and Remus started with 2 twins, they were the son of the god Mars. They were meant to be killed in a river but were saved by a wolf later kidnapped by a shepherd. They overthrew the leader who tried to killed them. Later they were both arguing about what they should call the land, in the fight Romulus killed Remus.
  • Greek Influence of Architecture
  • The influence of Etruscan engineering on Ancient Rome consists of the archway and the cuniculus. The Romans used the archways on a lot of buildings.
  • Greek Influence of Writing, Art, and Religion
  • The sports and games the Romans enjoyed came from the Etruscan games of gladiator fighting and chariot races. Slaves that their master has died fought to the death.
  • The influence of the Greeks on the Romans included columns and and the Roman Colosseum. The Roman Colosseum is were the sporting events happened.
  • The Roman religion came from Greek religion. The Gods and Goddesses are the same but have different people. The Romans painted pottery like the Greeks did.