7th SS Ch 1 Flashcards

Front

Why was there more sheepherding than farming on the Apennines?

Back

Because the Apennines lack rich soil

Front

How Rome was named

Back

After Romulus, its first king

Front

What protected Rome from attack

Back

1. 1) It expanded across 7 hills which protected it from attack

2. 2) The Tiber R. made a fine hwy for travel between the Med. Sea coast & the mtns

3. 3) The Latium Plain was surrounded by inactive volcanoes that had created a rich soil

Front

Geographical feature that made travel easy for Rome

Back

The Tiber River

Front

Grape vines grow well in Italy due to....

Back

Italy had plenty of rocky soil, where grapevines grow best.

Front

The Etruscans were....

Back

A group that developed a civilization in Italy.

Front

What was the language of ancient Rome?

Back

The language of ancient Rome was Latin

Front

What happened to Carthage in 241 B.C.?

Back

Carthage surrendered control of Sicily to Rome

Front

Who was Hannibal?

Back

The son of a general of Carthage

Front

What happened in the Battle of Zama?

Back

Scipio’s army defeated Hannibal