Ancient Rome Lesson 1 Flashcard-Geography and Development

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Which mountains stretched from north to south? Options: Alps, Apennines

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Apennines

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Which best describes the climate of Ancient Rome?

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affected by its proximity to the Mediterranean Sea, Hot, dry summers, Mild to cold, wet winters, All of the above

Front

Which river runs through Rome?

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Tiber

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Which of the following is NOT one of the geographic features of Rome? volcano, mountains, rivers & seas, desert

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desert

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How many hills was Rome built upon?

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7

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Which of the following is NOT true about Romulus and Remus? Options: Twins born to a princess and Roman god of war, Raised by a she-wolf, Became gods after winning many wars, Romulus killed Remus and became King of Rome

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Became gods after winning many wars

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Which of these stories about ancient Rome is a myth? Latins were Rome’s first settlers, Etruscans conquered early Rome, Rome’s people shared Greek religion.

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Rome’s founders were rescued and raised by a wolf

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The capital city of Rome was on the  ________ of Italy.

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peninsula

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What mountains make up #7?

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Alps

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Italy is in the shape of a

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boot