WORLD HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -Beginning in the eighth century B.C., Ancient Rome grew from a small town on central Italy’s Tiber River into an empire that at its peak encompassed most of continental Europe, Britain, much of western Asia, northern Africa and the Mediterranean islands.

Detailed explanation-2: -The city of Rome was the capital city of the civilization of Ancient Rome. It was located near the west coast of central Italy. Today, Rome is the capital of the country of Italy.

Detailed explanation-3: -The Etruscan civilization (/ɪˈtrʌskən/ ih-TRUSK-ən) was developed by a people of Etruria in ancient Italy with a common language and culture who formed a federation of city-states.

Detailed explanation-4: -The Founding of Rome Historical-Rome was likely first settled around 1000 BC. The first settlement was built on Palatine Hill because it was easily defended. Over time, the six other hills around Palatine were also settled. As the settlement grew, it became a city.