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The Birth of Rome
"Founding of Rome" describes the legend of Romulus and Remus and the birth of Rome. A long time ago, there was a King who made a law that there could be no male heirs. This tells me that he was power hungry and he didn’t want anyone else to be king. Perhaps this means that his kingdom wasn’t doing very well because he was probably selfish. But, a princess had to twin boys named Romulus and Remus To save them and her own life, she put them in a basket in the Tiber River and sent them away. (cont) -
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The Birth of Rome
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Birth of Rome (cont)
I can infer that the Tiber River must have been a way to get around. I think that if the princess is willing to put her children on the river, people must have used it a lot to travel. They were then found by a she-wolf who raised them and cared for them. A Shepard came by and killed the she-wolf and raised the boys as his own. When Romulus and Remus grew up, they had a huge fight about which hill to build the city on, and Romulus killed Remus. Romulus then became the first king of Rome. -
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The Etruscans
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Etruscans DL part 1
“The Etruscans” illustrates their way of life and what they provided for their society.Around 800 BC the Etruscan people settled in Etruria. Many historians believe they are from the kingdom of Lydia in Asia Minor. They were Italy’s first civilized people. The Etruscans were pirates and knew the waters well. In fact, they were known as the “people of the sea”. This tells me that they might have been explorers. Because they had access to and knowledge about the sea, they probably used that to... -
Etruscans DL part 2
their advantage by exploring and even trading. They mined and uncovered many metals and jewels. They used the metals to make different types of tools that they used for farming. They also made jewelry that they traded for other goods they needed. The Etruscans also had a very strong army. This was especially because they had perfect shoes! They were made to be flexible, and they were perfect for climbing and running. sloping hills. They had a strong sense of social order as well. -
Etruscan Religion part 1
The Etruscans were extremely religious; they built many temples for the many gods that they worshipped. They were polytheistic, and they thought that the universe was separated into different “provinces” and each god ruled their own specific province. The Etruscans wanted to please their gods, so to find out what they wanted, there were people called soothsayers who predict events. The soothsayers would read omens from the livers of sacrificed animals. -
Etruscan Religion part 2
omens from the livers of sacrificed animals. The Etruscans also loved music! They had many festivals and gatherings that included music. They were very relaxed and happy people. -
Etruscan Tombs part 1
Most of the things historians learned about the Etruscans is from the catacombs. That is where they buried nobles. They believed that after death you enter into the after-life so they put all of their belongings in with them. In fact, at the funeral, they had a banquet where two slaves would fight to the death. The one who died would join the dead noble in the catacombs as his servant. The catacombs were built outside of the city underground. The largest one is called Caere. I can infer that... -
Etruscan Tombs part 2
funerals and burials were very important to the Etruscans. They put a lot of effort into making the travel to the after-life as comfortable as they can so I infer that the after-life was a very important part of the Etruscan culture. Perhaps the after-life was more important than your life on earth. -
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The Etruscans and Romans
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Etruscans and Romans p1
“Etruscans and Romans” explores the life and history of Rome and Etruria.In 616 BC there was the first Etruscan ruler of Rome, Lucius Tarquinius. He ruled for more than 100 years. The Etruscans made many advances in Rome during the time that they ruled. This tells me that the Etruscans were more advanced and civilized than the Romans. They taught the Romans how to build arches and bridges, and they inlaid the first sewer system. I can infer that the Romans were willing to accept the new way... -
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of life from the Etruscans, rather than fighting them so much. This shows me that the Romans were people who wanted to learn more, a trait that could allow their civilization to grow and prosper. The Etruscans also drained the swamp and made it into a public square, the Forum in Rome. They changed the language, using a mix of the Roman one and their own; and they built the first temple on the Capitoline Hill. The Romans borrowed some of the Etruscan customs as well such as fights for... -
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entertainment and a parade for soldiers when they returned from battle. I can also infer that the Etruscans were willing to share their knowledge and teach others about their way of life. Etruscans brought many ideas and beliefs to Rome, which made them an important part of the growth of the Roman civilization.
