Explain in detail how the geography and the climate of the Italian peninsula affected the development of ancient Rome.
Italy is located in the Mediterranean region. The Mediterranean sea was a good way to get to the rest of the Mediterranean world. But Italy was far enough to escape sea raids by pirates.
Italy had much better farmland than Greece. Thus, there was a large capacity to produce food. By producing more food, Italy could supply much more people. Unlike Greece, Italy was unified and was not divided into many city-states.
When Rome was built, the site chosen was about 15 miles, or 24 km, up the Tiber river from the Mediterranean sea. The Tiber wasa great source of water and an easy access to the Mediterranean sea.
Rome was built on seven hills. The hills were steep. This made it more difficult for the enemies to attack and easier for Romans to defend themselves. There is evidence that northern people slipped through Italy's mountains around 1500 B.C. or 1000 B.C. Most of the newcomers were Latins. Rome became a stopping place for travelers and ships from the Mediterranean sea.
Italy is located in the Mediterranean region. The Mediterranean sea was a good way to get to the rest of the Mediterranean world. But Italy was far enough to escape sea raids by pirates.
Italy had much better farmland than Greece. Thus, there was a large capacity to produce food. By producing more food, Italy could supply much more people. Unlike Greece, Italy was unified and was not divided into many city-states.
When Rome was built, the site chosen was about 15 miles, or 24 km, up the Tiber river from the Mediterranean sea. The Tiber wasa great source of water and an easy access to the Mediterranean sea.
Rome was built on seven hills. The hills were steep. This made it more difficult for the enemies to attack and easier for Romans to defend themselves. There is evidence that northern people slipped through Italy's mountains around 1500 B.C. or 1000 B.C. Most of the newcomers were Latins. Rome became a stopping place for travelers and ships from the Mediterranean sea.
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