Chapter 2

Culture in Ancient Rome01

Ancient Roman culture

existed throughout the almost 1200-year history of the civilization of Ancient Rome.

The term refers to the culture of the Roman Republic later the Roman Empire

Contents

I. The Historical Development II. The Social & Economical Conditions III. Roman Culture & Achievements

I. The Historical Development

1. Early Rome

2. Roman Republic3. Roman Empire

4. End of the Roman Empire

1. Early Rome

Rome was a small townwhich over the years rose to become one of the most potent civilizations of the world.

Rome is an ideal place for a city. It is located along the banks of the Tiber([‘taib ], 台伯河) River

which

is very shallow near Rome made it easy to travel to and from the sea

A shallow portion of a river is called a ford. The ford made it easier for people to cross the Tiber River.

Seven hills surround Rome: made it difficult for invaders to

approach the city served as lookout areas for the

ancient Romans

Rome is also close to excellent farmland and an abundance of wood and stone.

Civilizations have grown and prospered in Rome for thousands of years, which is why Rome is nicknamed “the Eternal City”(永恒之城).

Rome was founded as a simple settlement in Central Italy along the Tiber river next to a hill

According to tradition thefoundation of Rome dates back

to 753 BC

During Rome s first 100 years, it

was rules by a succession of 7kings (based on legends).

Romulus & Remus

Romulus [ r mjul s], 罗慕洛斯 Remus [ ri:m s], 雷穆斯

twin brothers the sons of the God Mars descendents of the Trojan prince Aeneas([i‘ni:æs],埃涅阿斯)