[Quiz] Roman Geography

On which continent did the Romans begin?

• Europe
• Asia
• Africa
• North America

On which peninsula did the Romans begin?

• Iberian Peninsula
• Florida Peninsula
• Italian Peninsula
• Baja Peninsula

Which great sea surrounds the Italian Peninsula on three sides?

• Mediterranean Sea
• Caspian Sea
• Black Sea
• Red Sea

In which part of Italy is Rome located?

• Southern Italy on the west coast
• Northern Italy on the east coast
• Central Italy on the west coast
• Central Italy on the east coast

What geographic feature was Rome built on top of?

• A mountain
• Seven hills
• Seven walls
• A river

Which river runs through Rome and where does it end?

• The Danube River runs through Rome and it ends in the Alps
• The Tiber River runs through Rome and it ends in the Mediterranean Sea
• The Nile River runs through Rome and it ends in Egypt
• The Rhine River runs through Rome and it ends in Paris

What is the climate like in Italy?

• Tropical
• Arid
• Temperate
• Arctic

The soil in Italy is not good for growing crops because of volcanoes.

• True
• False

What is the benefit of having fairly large plains in Italy?

• Large plains are ideal for flying more people from place to place
• Large plains are ideal for farming because the land is mostly flat and open
• Large plains are ideal for decorating because they are blank
• Large plains are ideal for mining because the many mountains contain gold

Where are the Alps and Apennine mountain ranges located?

• The Alps are located in northern Italy and the Apennines stretch all the way down the center of Italy
• The Apennines are located in northern Italy and the Alps stretch all the way down the center of Italy
• The Alps are located in southern Italy and the Apennines stretch all the way down the center of Italy