According to legend, Remus named the city of Rome after his brother Romulus.

Roman records show that the last three kings were not Romans, but Etruscans.

The Trojan hero who became an ally to the Latins and who's descendants became Rome's early rulers according to legend.

The Roman Republic is said to have been founded by Rome’s last king who was known for his visionary leadership and kindness.

A form of government where people elect leaders to govern them.

Rome’s early history is mostly unknown since there are no written records and very little evidence of the city’s earliest days.

Click on the main two social classes that existed in the Roman society.

During particularly difficult wars, Romans chose ____________ - rulers with absolute power - to lead the city.

The Romans built cities on these for defense.

What are 3 examples of Rome's geography?