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• Subtopic: The Origins of Rome According to tradition, Rome originated in 753 B.C. It began as an agricultural village on the Palatine Hill, located on the banks of the river Tiber in the center of the Italian Peninsula. A people called the Latins established it. Rome gradually expanded across the Seven Hills and became a walled city. To promote trade, the Romans established the port of Ostia, 30 kilometers away at the mouth of the river Tiber. At this time, various peoples inhabited the Italian Peninsula. The most powerful of these were the Greeks, who lived on the southern coast, and the Etruscans, who lived in the north and greatly influenced Rome. The city's expansion, sewerage system, architecture, and religion were all results of Etruscan influence. Initially, Rome was a monarchy. A succession of seven kings ruled the city, although there was also an assembly of nobles called the Senate. In 509 B.C., the Senate deposed Tarquinius Superbus, the last King of Rome. As a result, Rome became a republic. • Subtopic: The Roman Republic Unlike during the monarchy, in the Roman Republic, different institutions shared power. The Senate dealt with the most important issues. The ci...