Rome Geo. & Origins Review

The Apennine Mountains...

• Were located at the northern border of the Italian peninsula
• Were a natural barrier that prevented the Romans from establishing a republic
• Divided Italy into West and East Zones
• Were located on the island of Sicily

Which mountains served as a natural border to the north?

• Alps
• Apennines

Which mountains stretched from north to south?

• Alps
• Apennines

Which sea is to the east of Italy?

• Mediterranean
• Ionian
• Adriatic

Which best describes the climate of Ancient Rome?

• Mediterranean
• Hot, dry summers
• Mild, wet winters
• All of the above

Why was the location of Rome so ideal?

• Fresh Water, Good Land
• Sea Access, Ideal Climate
• Protection
• All of the above

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Which of the following is NOT true about Romulus and Remus?

• 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

Which of the following statements about the geography of Greece and Rome is CORRECT?

• Only Greece is a peninsula
• Rome is centered around a river while Greek city-states weren't
• Only Rome dealt with the problems of rocky terrain
• Greece had more fertile land than Rome

What geographical term best describes Italy? 

• River
• Island
• Peninsula
• Mountain Range

How did the Mediterranean Sea impact the development of Rome? 

• It allowed enemy forces to easily enter the city
• It limited the city's interaction with other people
• It provided numerous sea-borne trade routes
• It prevented Rome from expanding its empire