| A | B |
| Greek Culture | Continued & Adapted by Romans |
| Italy | Central Mediterranean Region |
| Apennine Mountains | In the north of Italy, separated Italy from Europe |
| Sunny, Mild, Fertile Farmland | Southern Italy |
| Tiber River | The river the city of Rome is on |
| Seven Hills | Defensible Area the city of Rome is located in |
| Greeks | Farming Villages in the South |
| Greeks | Grape & Olive Farming |
| Etruscans | Original people group that controlled Rome |
| Etruscan Influences | Arts, metal work, architecture, army organization, & laying of city streets |
| Tarquin the Proud | Overthrown by Romans |
| Roman Republic | leaders elected/appointed to represent the people |
| Legion | Group of 6,000 soldiers that is mobile |
| Small group within Legion | 60-120 men |
| Gladium | Double-Edged sword used by Roman Soldier |
| Pilium | Iron Spear used by Roman Soldier |
| Roman Strength | Good at fighting & ruling |
| Controlling a new region | Permanent Military Forts Built & roads made for transportation |
| Roman Confederation | Full citizenship conferred on non-citizens |
| Allies of Rome | Paid taxes, supplied soldiers, had freedom to run own affairs |
| Rebellion against Rome | Deal with Harshly |