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How did the Alps help the Roman empire?
The Alps in the northern part of the Italian peninsula provided a natural barrier to invaders. The Alps, however, were not insurmountable and incursion by barbaric tribes were part of early and late Roman history. Also, as formidable as these mountains were, the Carthage general Hannibal was able to cross the Alps with a large army and war elephants during the 2nd Punic War.
Who ruled the Italian peninsula before the Romans took over in 509 BC?
Before the Romans took over the Italian peninsula, Italy consisted of a multitude of different peoples. The main forces were the Etruscans and the Greeks, who had a foothold in the extreme south. However there were others as well, such as the Latins, the Samnites, the Gauls and the Oscans.
What do Romans speak?
The Romans spoke Latin and they took the language with them as they expanded. At least five major European languages are based on Latin. These languages are known as the Romance languages--Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, French and Romanian. English too, has a strong Latin influence, although is is not actually a "grandchild" of Latin.
Why did the Romans fear their slaves I have to write a 5 page paper on this so please help me1?
I had a test on this too and i aced it!! I guess i can help you!!!The ancient Romans feared their slaves because around the time when Romans "ruled the world", slaves were becoming accustomed to their way of living.The roman conquest of the Mediterranean brought a large number of slaves.Some slaves revolted against their owners and even murdered them,causing SOME (not all)Romans to live in great fear of their slaves.BiAnCa
Which factor contributed to the beginning of the Renaissance in Italian cities?
italy was the seat of the glorious roman empire and all the historical remains and relics of the romans were found there.these attracted a number of scholars and artists.
How did the alps help the Romans during the punic wars?
The Alps provided a geographical barrier that hindered invasions .
What are the geographical barriers of the Italian peninsula?
The Alps The Alps
Which peninsula is divided from the rest by the Alps?
The Italian Peninsula is divided from the rest by the Alps.
Where is Courmayer?
In the Italian Alps.
What is Gaul in Italy?
In antiquity there were Gauls who lived in Northern Italy (in the modern regions of Piedmont, Lombardy and Emilia Romania). The Romans called this area Gallia Cisalpina (Gaul this side of the Alps) meaning Gaul on the Italian side of the Alps.
Where was otzi located?
the Italian Alps
How where the ancient Romans affected by the alps?
They provided a barricade
Are the alps in the Italian peninsula?
nope sorry
Italian town at the foot of the alps?
Schio
Was Otzi found in the italian or Switzerland alps?
switzerlan
What are some Italian natural features?
there are alps and mountains.
What mountain range is located on the northern border of the Italian peninsula?
The mountain range located on the northern border of the Italian peninsula is the Alps. The Alps stretch across several European countries and form a natural border between Italy and countries like France, Switzerland, and Austria.
