- Romans had strong values and a particular connection to the gods Jupiter (Zeus), Juno (Hera) and Minerva (Athena)
- Romans believed that it was every citizen's duty to participate in government and war, excluding women
- The Roman family and clan (group of related families) was paternalistic and the "family father" had complete control
- Married women were also revered in Rome as "matrons"
Roman Expansion
- Allies and colonies
- Rome was a military culture and made a number of improvements to the order Greek tactics which made their army nimble can effective
- When Rome conquered a neighboring territory, they offen extended Roman rights and privileges to the conquered people, absorbing them into Rome itself
- non - Romans in Italy, anxious to be become Roman citizens
Tarquin the proud was a name of a tyrant.
New form government called republic - Democracy, Aristocracy, Monarchy. Aristocracy is the most powerful group because they are rich.
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