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Ancient Rome
Geography• Located near the center of Italy • Unlike Greece, Italy’s
geography helped its people to unite
• Low mountains presented few natural barriers
• Fertile plains supported population growth.
• Location of the peninsula helped make movement easier
Government = The Roman Republic–Romans drove out the Etruscans
• Established a new form of government…
–Republic: Officials were chosen by the people.
–Senate = the most powerful governing body. (patricians)
Roman Republic
Political System• Senators :
1. landholding upper class 2. called the patricians who elected 2 consuls
• Consuls:1. Ran the government. 2. Commanded the armies.
• The Plebeians(farmers, merchants, artisans)1. Majority of the population.2. Had little power.
• Roman Republic Explained
Patricians
Plebeians
The Roman RepublicMALES FEMALES
Head of the Household
Hold public jobs
Members of the Senate
Own businesses