Beginnings of Rome Review

What is the name of the peninsula on which Rome is located

• Iberian Peninsula

• Roman Peninsula

• Mediterranean Peninsula

• Italian Peninsula

What are the three main bodies of water surrounding Italy? (choose three answers)

• Tuscan Sea

• Adriatic Sea

• Red Sea

• Mediterranean Sea

• Ionian Sea

Which river was most important to Rome?

• Po River

• Tiber River

• Delaware River

• Italian River

Which two aspects of Rome's location are correct?

• 15 miles inland, on the crest of 7 hills

• 15 miles inland, settled in the flat plains

• On the coastline, on the crest of 7 hills

• On the coastline, settled in the flat plains

What was Rome's climate like?

• Mild rainy summer, mild rainy winters

• Hot dry summers, cold and snowy winters

• Hot dry summers, mild rainy winters

• Hot rainy summers, mild dry winters

What three crops grew well in Italy? (Select three answers)

• Grapes

• Oranges

• Corn

• Wheat

• Olives

What was the importance of access to Mediterranean Sea and Tiber River?

• Without water, Romans would be thirsty

• Romans relied solely on fishing

• Romans vacationed at the beaches and rivers

• Access to travel and trade routes, source of fresh water

Which factor contributed most to the early success of Roman farming?

• a mild climate

• annual flooding

• government-run farms

• advanced farming methods

The location of Rome made which activity an important part of its early economy?

• Fishing

• Shipbuilding

• Trade

• Ironworking

What was in important feature of Roman roads?

• They were made of finely packed dirt that held up to the warm climate

• They had accurate mile markers

• They had multiple layers, including a paved top layer

• They were built in direct lines because Romans were unsure how to build turns