Chapter 17 Section 1 On the Banks of the Tiber Anticipatory Set Most civilizations have myths or...
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Chapter 17 Section 1 On the Banks of the Tiber
Chapter 17 Section 1 On the Banks of the Tiber Anticipatory Set Most civilizations have myths or legends about their history. Can you name some American
Anticipatory Set Most civilizations have myths or legends about
their history. Can you name some American myths or legends? Johnny
Appleseed is one for example Most myths and legends tell us about
civilizations. What do myths and legends tell us about
civilizations? Beliefs and values History of a civilization
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Standards S.S. 6.7.1 Identify the location and describe the
rise of the Roman Republic, including the importance of such
mythical and historical figures as Aeneas, Romulus and Remus,
Cincinnatus, Julius Caesar, and Cicero. E-LA Reading 6.1.3
Recognize the origins and meanings of frequency used foreign words
in English and use these words accurately in speaking and
writing
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Objective Students will learn about the location and origins of
Rome
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Language of the Discipline Arable Land Arid Virgil Divine
Navigate
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The Location of Rome (Input) Rome is located near the center of
the Italian Peninsula shaped like a boot It extends from southern
Europe into the Mediterranean Sea A high mountain range called the
Alps separates the peninsula from the rest of Europe Rivers flow
across the peninsula to the Mediterranean Another long mountain
range called the Apennines runs down the center to the toe of the
Italian Peninsula
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Romes Geographic Setting (Input) The Italian Peninsula is
similar to Greece They have a Mediterranean climate with mild
winters and warm, dry summers They have natural harbors Suited for
trading with lands surrounding the sea They are linked by land to
the rest of Europe The Italian Peninsula is also different Less
rugged landscape Several large plains (this gave arable land, or
land suited for farming) Several navigable rivers that provide
water and transportation routes
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Geography of Rome (Input)
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The Tiber River (Input) The Tiber River stretches for more than
250 miles, making it the second longest river in present-day Italy
The waters evenly flow into the Tyrrhenian Sea after passing
through Rome It drains in a region called Latium Latium is rather
arid, or dry today but was green and lush in ancient times There
are many volcanoes in this region Ash helped create fertile soil
Before reaching the sea the Tiber flows through an area of low
hills. On those banks Rome was founded
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The Tiber River (Input)
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The Origins of Rome (Input) Around 1000 B.C. the Latins settled
in Latium They founded a village on Palatine Hill, one of the 7
hills on the east bank of the Tiber River (about 15 miles from the
sea) Later on other villages settled on nearby hills Those hilltop
villages later would become the city of Rome
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Palatine Hill (Input)
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Founding Myths (Input) The Romans had two myths regarding their
cities origins One appears in the Aeneid, an epic poem by Virgil
This poem describes the journey of a Trojan warrior named Aeneas
who escaped from Troy after its defeat by the Greeks in the Trojan
War Aeneas traveled until he reached Latium and married a Latin
princess, then founded a town. Eventually he descendants found
Rome. This myth became well known for its patriotic portrayal and
Virgil was known as a national poet
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Founding Myths (Input) The second myth has to do with two of
Aeneas descendants; twins named Romulus and Remus. This includes
both Greek and Roman mythology Like Hercules the twins were born
with a human mother and a divine, or godlike, father, the god of
Mars A jealous uncle had the babies put in a basket and thrown into
the Tiber The boys were saved by a she-wolf and raised by a
shepherd When they grew up the went to look for a new city and
could not agree so during their heated dispute Romulus killed
Remus. He then founded Rome on Palatine Hill and named himself the
first king of Rome
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Founding Myths (Input Legend states that Palatine Hill was the
location Romulus and Remus had been rescued and raised During later
time periods Palatine Hill was home of Romes most prominent
citizens These myths are not facts but do tell something about
Roman people, they believed Rome was destined for greatness They
wanted to link its history to gods and legendary heroes They did
this to glorify Romes beginnings as well as its founders
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Growth of the City (Input) For many years Rome remained a
collection of tiny villages Those villages grew together and formed
a single city covering the 7 hills on the banks of the Tiber At
this time the population increased to 80,000 people Its location
also helped Rome to grow The hills became a natural defense against
attack where they could start at the bottom and run to the top for
safety The river gave access to a nearby port where small boats
could navigate, or make their way, by river to sea
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Growth of the City (Input) Romans used the river to transport
trade goods such as grain The river was so fats and dangerous for
large boats so Rome could never be attacked by large ships Rome was
located on key trade routes The Tiber Valley provided an easy
east-west route for trade Many north-south routes crossed the south
of Rome Salt and iron found nearby were sent also Each of these
factors helped Rome grow and prosper
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Check for Understanding Please determine the BEST answer for
the following question. Please write your answer on your white
boards and wait for the teachers signal. On the teachers signal,
hold up your white boards.
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Checking for Understanding #1 Fill in the blank _______________
is land suitable for farming Arable land
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Checking for Understanding #2 Answer the following question.
What northern mountain range separates the Italian peninsula from
the rest of Europe? The Alps
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Checking for Understanding #3 Answer the following question.
According to legend who was the first king of Rome? Romulus
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Guided Practice/Independent Practice Guided Practice Complete
questions 1 - 3 on the reading comprehension worksheet. Raise your
hand and wait to get stamped. If you received an R go to the back
table with Ms. Graham. Independent Practice Once you have been
stamped moved to independent practice and complete numbers 4 and 5
on the reading comprehension worksheet. Homework Note-taking guide
on the reverse side.