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1. How did geography affect the development of Rome?

good location, gave them the chance to control all of Italy. built on seven hills on the Tiber river, near the center of Italy's peninsula. Near the Mediterranean sea

2. How did the Etruscans influence the development of Rome?

 they were lad out in roads

3. Which were the main groups that competed for power in the early Roman republic?

nobles and common people

4. What is the significance of the Twelve Tables in Roman Law?

all free citizens are protected by law, over time the common people won more rights. the laws were written down.

5. How did Rome regain control of Italy after the sacking of the city of Gauls?
 Gual was a huge area north of rome. It was France. the tribe was called Gaul. the barabarians that live dup north were trying to get more land they want some of romes land. They tried to talk things out bu the Romes started killing them. Gaul attacked rome directly. they get to Rome and they lay base to it. they destroyed it. Rome attacked and took it back. built better walls around the city and was more prepared.