Ch. 2 Notes
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World History [1]
Notes From 10/18 The Roman Empire in Europe Overview Celts Set up over a 1000 small states in Europe (adoptive settlements) 200-400 people in size No ?cities? just independent settlements World was to be totally transformed by the Romans Emergence of Rome (509 BCE) Futile Land Had seven natural hills for defense (rugged hilly terrain) As Rome grew they began to shift from defensive to offensive The Early Roman Empires (31 BCE-235 BCE) Eliminated opposition by killing, enslaving, or confiscation Negotiated with the rest by using treaties, ?law of the province?, allegiance Demography- At empires height 80 million people under it?s control Long Term Romanization deeply shaped Europe Reorganized things- built cities Established complex layers- urban settlements