Roman Location and Geography (SOL WHI.6a) and Roman Mytholog

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What important sea is Italy close to?

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Mediterranean

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What was one major benefit of living near the Mediterranean Sea? Options: winters were always very cold, it was easy to get invaded, it helped encourage (facilitate) trade, the sea was too rough for foreigners to navigate

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it helped encourage (facilitate) trade

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Rome is situated along which river? (Options: Tiber, Rubicon, Adige, Po)

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Tiber

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The Italian peninsula is protected by -

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Alps and the Mediterranean Sea

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The location of the Italian peninsula is important to the development of the Roman Empire

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True

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Which statement is true about the shaded area on the diagram? Allowed for easy access to Northern Europe, Provided protection from invaders, Prevented Romans from influencing N. Africa, Promoted trade with Germanic Empires

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Provided protection from invaders

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How would you describe Rome's location?

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Centrally located in the Mediterranean Sea

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Because of its shape, Italy is often referred to as a -

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Boot sticking out into the Mediterranean Sea

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The Italian peninsula is centrally located in what body of water?

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Mediterranean Sea

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Which mountain range provided protection for the city of Rome? Himalayas, Pyrenees, Atlas, Alps

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Alps