Rome Geography

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Which of the following made the location of Rome ideal? Select all that apply. There are multiple answers.

• It was on the Tiber River and close to the sea

• Its hillside location made it easy to defend

• It sat at point which crossing the Tiber was nearly impossible

• Rome layed deep in the Alps making it hard to get to

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Select all of the geographic features impacting Rome

• Seas

• Rivers

• Mountains

• Hills

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Which Geographic Feature is shown by the LETTER H

• Po River

• Tiber River

• Sardinia

• Alps

​Mountains Impact Rome

Two mountain ranges, the Alps and the Apennines, helped to protect Rome from invasion. The Apennines divide the Italian peninsula in half and, according to SPQR Online, allowed the Romans to mass forces for counter-attack whenever they were threatened. Any army attempting to attack Rome would be at risk of attack from the other side of the mountains. The Alps, located on the northern border of modern-day Italy, seal off the peninsula from the rest of Europe during winter. This natural roadblock protected Rome from outside invasions by forcing attackers to move slowly through narrow passes, giving the Romans time to respond.

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How did the Mountains benefit Rome? Select ALL correct answers

• Provided Protection

• Kept Rome from being exposed to the rest of Europe during the winter

• Made farming easier

• Allowed Rome time to prepare for an invasion by slowing down an enemy

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Which Geographic Feature is shown by the ORANGE BOXED IN LETTER F

• Corsica

• Sardinia

• Sicily

• Campanian Plains

​Impact of Rivers

Like many other ancient civilizations, the presence of a major river supported the agricultural system of ancient Rome. The Tiber provided a reliable source of fresh water. Romans used this water to irrigate their farms, as well as to provide drinking water for humans and animals. However, Rome was not near the delta of the Tiber River. Rome developed about 15 miles from where the Tiber River empties into the Mediterranean Sea. This distance provided Rome with additional protection, because invaders had to move inland from the coast to arrive in the city. But, Rome was still near enough to the sea that Romans could use the river as an easy access point to the Mediterranean.

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Select all of the ways Rivers impacted Rome

• Provided fresh water for irrigating crops

• Provided water for human and animal consumption

• Provided Rome with protection from Sea invasion

• Provided Rome with access to the sea without having to be exposed to the coast

• Provided Rome with a shortcut through the mountains from one sea to another

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Which Geographic Feature is shown by the BLUE BOXED IN LETTER A

• Mediterranean Sea

• Ionian Sea

• Adriatic Sea

• Sicily

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Which city is shown by the ORANGE AND YELLOW STAR

• Rome

• Naples

• Tuscan Plains

• Campanian Plains

​Central Location

Rome’s location on the Italian peninsula, and the Tiber River, provided access to trade routes on the Mediterranean Sea. As a result, trade was an important part of life in ancient Rome. Rome had several trade routes throughout the Mediterranean Sea and established trade with other civilizations throughout the Eastern Hemisphere. Later, the Roman armies used these same routes to conquer large amounts of territory and expand the empire along the Mediterranean.

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Find the statement that does NOT accurately describe how Rome's location Impacted them.

• Allowed access all throughout the Mediterranean Sea

• It enouraged Trade

• Allowed Rome to conquer a massive area

• Rome's isolated location meant they had to be self sufficient

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Which Geographic Feature is shown by the GREEN THUMBS UP

• Apennine Mountains

• Alps

• Tiber River

• Po River

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Which Geographic Feature is shown by the BLUE BOXED IN B

• Ionian Sea

• Mediterranean Sea

• Adriatic Sea

• Campanian Plains

​Farming and Climate

The climate of Rome also helped the people of the city. The region had mild, rainy winters and hot, dry summers. This climate made it possible for the region to develop a strong agricultural base. The mild climate enabled Romans to grow wheat, grapes, and olives and raised cattle, pigs, goats and sheep. This abundance of food supported the people and allowed Rome to prosper. They farmed at the bottom of hills and lived on top of the hills.

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Select all of the crops that the Romans farmed?

• Wheat

• Grapes

• Olives

• Peanuts

• Cilantro

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Which of these are NOT animals kept by the Romans?

• Cattle

• Pigs

• Goats

• Sheep

• Deer

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Which Geographic Feature is shown by the BLUE BOXED IN C

• Adriatic Sea

• Ionian Sea

• Mediterranean Sea

• Po River

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Which Geographic Feature is shown by the ORANGE BOXED IN E

• Sardinia

• Corsica

• Sicily

• Alps

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Select all of the continents that Rome grew to occupy

• Europe

• Africa

• Asia

• South America

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Which Geographic Feature is shown by the ORANGE BOXED IN LETTER D

• Sicily

• Sardinia

• Corsica

• Mediterranean Sea

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Who were Romulus and Remus

• Opposing generals in a war

• Explorers on a famous river

• The mythical founders of Rome

• Colonists from ancient Greece

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Where was the city of Rome built? Select all correct answers

• On a peninsula

• On top of 7 hills

• Near the Tiber River

• In the Alps

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Which Geographic Feature is shown by the LETTER G

• Tiber River

• Po River

• Apennine Mountains

• Adriatic Sea

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Who first lived in the area that would become Rome?

• Etruscans

• Latins

• Greeks

• Macedonians

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Which of these are ways that the Etruscans influenced Rome? Their are multiple correct answers!

• Arches

• Chariot Races

• Gladiator Fighting

• Roads

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Which two Gods are NOT Roman Gods

• Athena

• Mars

• Neptune

• Minerva

• Ares

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Which of these areas did the Greeks influence the Romans?

• Writing

• Religion

• Architecture

• Sports

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What made Rome such an ideal place to start a civilization? List at least 2 geographic features AND explain how those features helped rome.