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UNIT6Ancient RomeGeography ChallengeChapter 32: Geography and the Early Developmentof RomeHow did the Etruscans and Greeks influence the developmentof Rome?Chapter 33: The Rise of the Roman RepublicWhat were the characteristics of the Roman Republic andhow did they change over time?Chapter 34: From Republic to EmpireDid the benefits of Roman expansion outweigh the costs?Chapter 35: Daily Life in the Roman EmpireHow did wealth affect daily life in the Roman Empire?Chapter 36: The Origins and Spread of ChristianityHow did Christianity originate and spread?Chapter 37: Learning About World Religions:ChristianityHow are Christians’ lives shaped by the beliefs and practicesof Christianity?Chapter 38: The Legacy of Rome in the Modern WorldTo what extent does ancient Rome influence us today?Timeline Challenge223AW ISN 32.indd 2236/9/10 1:39 PM

U n i t6G e o g r a p h yC h a l l e n g eThe Roman Empire, About 117 ESIIAAASM INORASSYRIAJUDEAEGYPTSAHARANWES0400800 miles0400800 kilometersAzimuthal Equal-Area Projection224Unit 6 Geography ChallengeAW ISN 32.indd 224 Teachers’ Curriculum Institute6/9/10 1:39 PM

U n i t6G e o g r a p h yC h a l l e n g eGeography SkillsAnalyze the maps in “Setting the Stage” for Unit 6 in your book. Then answer thefollowing questions and fill out the map as directed.1. Locate the Alps. Label them.2. What mountain range runs the length of the Italian peninsula? Label it.3. Locate Rome. On what river is it located? Label this river.4. What is a peninsula? Label the seas that make Italy a peninsula.5. Locate the Po River. Label it. Use the compass rose to determine the answer tothe following questions: In what direction does the Po River run? In whatdirection does the Tiber River run? How might the Tiber River have beenhelpful to the development of Rome?6. Look at the map of the Roman Empire, displayed in the Unit 6 “Setting theStage” feature in your book. How far north did it extend? In Europe, how farwest?7. What physical feature formed the southern boundary of the Roman Empire?Label this feature. Teachers’ Curriculum InstituteAW ISN 32.indd 225Unit 6 Geography Challenge2256/9/10 1:39 PM

U n i t6G e o g r a p h yC h a l l e n g eCritical ThinkingAnswer the following questions in complete sentences.8. Consider the location of the Italian peninsula. How might this location havehelped the Romans control trade in the Mediterranean region?9. How might the mountain ranges of Italy have affected people’s lives in ancienttimes?10. Were the Romans more likely to choose a land or a water route to Spain? Explain your answer.11. At one time, the Romans avoided sea travel because the Italian peninsula hadfew good harbors. What evidence can you find to support the argument thatthis geographical drawback was eventually overcome?226 Unit 6 Geography ChallengeAW ISN 32.indd 226 Teachers’ Curriculum Institute6/9/10 1:39 PM

U n i t6C H A P T E RGeography and the EarlyDevelopment of Rome32How did the Etruscans and Greeks influence thedevelopment of Rome?P R E V I E W Examine the two images of ancient Greek and Roman life. Circle and label three features that you see in both images. Explain why you think these features are found in both ancientGreece and ancient Rome.Scene from Ancient GreeceScene from Ancient RomeThe Granger Collection, NY Teachers’ Curriculum InstituteAW ISN 32.indd 227Geography and the Early Development of Rome 2276/9/10 1:39 PM

C h a p t e r3 2R E A D I N GN O T E SKey Content TermsAs you complete the Reading Notes, use these terms in your ection 32.2In the boxes below, create two simple cartoons. The first one should illustrate themyth of how Rome was founded. The second one should illustrate the history ofhow Rome was founded. For each cartoon, write a simple caption that explainswhat is happening.According to MythCaption:228 Chapter 32AW ISN 32.indd 228According to HistoryCaption: Teachers’ Curriculum Institute6/9/10 1:39 PM

C h a p t e r3 2Sections 32.3 to 32.8For Sections 32.3 to 32.8, first read that section of your book. In the box for thatsection, summarize the Etruscan or Greek influence on Rome. Then draw andlabel an arrow on the map to show how the influence came to Rome. An examplehas been done for you on the map.Italian Peninsula, 6th Century B.C.E.0E U R O P ELP100200 milesSection 32.50100200 kilometersLambert Azimuthal Equal-Area ProjectionSAPo RiverAILLYRIAAdIERiverCorsicariNTi b e rPEArnorevNRiETRURIANaticSeaSLATIUMwriSection 32.6tingSardiniaTy r rhe nianS eaNSicilyEtruscanWGreekESLatinCityAFR IC AAFRICAMediterranean SeaSection 32.7Section 32.3Section 32.8Section 32.4 Teachers’ Curriculum InstituteAW ISN 32.indd 229Geography and the Early Development of Rome 2296/9/10 1:39 PM

C h a p t e r3 2P R O C E S S I N GWhich two Etruscan or Greek influences had the biggest impact on Roman life?In the circles below, create coins that commemorate the two cultural influencesyou think were the most important.Each coin should have: a drawing representing an Etruscan or a Greek influence, such as an archor a column. a brief caption that describes the influence. a sentence that tells why you think each influence was so important toRoman life.Caption:230 Chapter 32AW ISN 32.indd 230Caption: Teachers’ Curriculum Institute6/9/10 1:39 PM

myth of how Rome was founded. The second one should illustrate the history of how Rome was founded. For each cartoon, write a simple caption that explains what is happening. Rome cuniculus Greco-Roman Etruscan gladiator Caption: Caption: According to Myth According to History Section 32.2