Rome’s Beginnings

Lesson 1

•Who were Romulus and Remus?

•What are some of the main landforms on the Italian Peninsula?

•Compare and contrast life on the Tiber and Nile Rivers. Make a T-Chart.

•How does Italy create a “bridge” between Western Europe and North Africa?

•What were some advantages of Rome’s location?

• The text states that throughout their history, the Romans “had a gift for learning from other cultures.” What do you think this statement means?

•What made the climate along the Tiber River ideal for growing grapes and olives?

•Do you think that Etruscan rule was a positive or negative aspect of Roman history? Explain.

•How did the Roans regain control of their city?

•What did the Romans learn from the Etruscans?