Roman Italy Geography

Italy is what type of landform?

• Peninsula

• Island

• Isthmus

• land-locked

The river on which Rome was settled is called the ______________ River.

• Tiber

• Latin

• Etruscan

• Calabrian

The chain of mountains that covers Italy's northern portion are called the

• Apennines

• Alps

• Tiber

• Etruscan

What do the Alps mountains assist Rome with?

• They serve as protection from invaders.

• They provide many resources for Rome's growth.

• They provide other cultures to trade with.

• They run down the middle of the Italy.

The mountain chain that runs along the "spine" of Italy from north to south are called the:

• Alps

• Apennine

• Etruscan

• Tiber

The Romans tied their origin story to Greek mythology. The first demigod hero that they believed help settle Rome was:

• Romulus

• Remus

• Aeneas

• Lupa

The two legendary twins that founded the city of Rome were called:

• Romulus and Remus

• Faustulus and Acca Larentia

• Rhea Silvia and Numitor

• Aeneas and Dido

In "real" history, the Romans were conquered by what other Italian civilization?

• Etruscans

• Latians

• Macedonians

• Tiberians

What things were the Romans given by the civilization that ruled over them in early days? (choose all that apply)

• Art

• Gods

• Architecture

• Language

The king that the Romans decided to get rid of to break free of outside rule was called:

• Tiberius Superbus

• Tarquinius Superbus

• Acca Larentia

• Faustulus