ancient rome

By: Juhi Patel

Ancient Rome

History Full of beautiful temples Stately Palaces PowerfulMonarchy to republic to empire

Quick Facts Rome -Capital 56.8 million -Population Venice, Florence, Verona -Main Cities

GovernmentThe Consul–Type GovernmentThe Senate The Assembly The consuls were elected as kings

Geography Sunny and Dry –Climate Coal, Marble, Gas, and Oil -Natural Resources The Colosseum –Landmark The Circus Maximus –Landmark

Economy Gold, Sliver, Brass, and Copper Coinage –Currency Grapes, Fruits, Vegetables, Soybeans, Grain, Beef, Dairy

Products, –AgricultureOlive Oil, Grapes, Grains –Manufacturing Products

The PeopleLatin –Language Christianity –Religion Children's studied reading, writing, and counting –

Education

Traditions Get blessed by a pope –Tradition Easter and Christmas –Customs Inexpensive meat, fresh vegetables, pasta –

Foods

Summary The Roman civilizations which first arose over

2700 years ago in central Italy is one of the longest and the most fascinating civilization in human history.

Referenceshttp://

www.heritagehistory.com/www/heritage.php?Dir=eras&FileName=rome_intro.php

Unrv.com/economy.phpHistory.com/ancient-Rome1Travelet.comhttp://

library.thinkquest.org/CR0210200/ancient_rome/rome.htm

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