The origins of Rome
11 ANCIENT ROME
Origins of Rome
Rome was founded in 753 BC. The people who lived on Italian peninsula during this period come from different origins :
-Etruscans.
-Latins.
-Greeks.
Society
Rome society was hierarchical. Have this groups:
-The patricians belonged to powerfull families.
-The plebeians were the majority of population.
-The slaves were prisioners of war or people who could not pay they debts.
The monarchy
King
Held the religius,political and military authority.
Senate
Wich was formed by the head of aristocraty families.
Comitia
Or asembly was elected by the King.
In 509BC estlablished a new sistema or goverment republic.
Political organisation
Republic of Rome.
Rome was a republic from 509 BC to 27 BC . It had the following institutions :
-The comitia were assemblies where all citizens participate.
-Magistrates most importants are consul, praetor and censor.
-Senate had 300 membres , who were former magistrates.