Roman Empire Geography

Ch. 10-Geography and the Rise of Rome

By Amanda Gras

​Which site will you choose for your city? Why?

" If YOU were there... " 

Read "Building Background"

Read "The Geography of Italy"

​What do you notice about the physical features?

Open Ended

Where is Italy located?

Read "Rome's Legendary Origins"

Multiple Choice

What brothers supposedly founded the city of Rome?

• Robus and Aeneas

• Etruscans and Cincinnatus

• Romulus and Remus

• Robot and Rude

Open Ended

What role did Aeneas play in the founding of Rome?

Read "The Early Republic"

In a republic, people elect leaders to govern them.

Open Ended

What type of government did the Romans create in 509 BC?

Open Ended

How were patricians and plebeians different?