Rome

Which ancient civilization controlled the territory marked on this map?

• Egypt

• Greece

• Mesopotamia

• Rome

Based on the map, which geographic feature best helped the growth of the Roman Empire?

• the Caspian Sea

• the Danube River

• the Mediterranean Sea

• the Rhine River

Which mountain range creates the northern border of the Italian Peninsula?

• Alps

• Himalayas

• Pyrenes

• Urals

Which mountains not only protected Rome from outsiders but also caused it to become ethnocentric?

• Alps

• Himalaya Mountains

• Rocky Mountains

• Andes Mountains

Which body of water helped Rome become an empire due to its geographic location?

• Aegean Sea

• Red Sea

• Dead Sea

• Mediterranean Sea

Which number correctly identifies the location of Rome?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

How did the geography of the Italian Peninsula impact the Roman Empire?

• Seasonal flooding destroyed permanent settlements.

• The Alps mountain range protected the region from invasion.

• The Mediterranean Sea left coastal cities open to attack.

• The arid climate prevented agriculture and farming.

How did the growth of trade in the Mediterranean impact Roman civilization?

• Rome gained power and wealth through trade.

• Rome lost power as the Middle East dominated trade.

• Rome lost contact with Asia as trade grew with Africa.

• Rome went to war to take trade routes from Germanic tribes.

Which ancient civilization controlled the territory shaded in light gray on the map?

• Ancient Byzantium

• Ancient Egypt

• Ancient Greece

• Ancient Rome

How did the geographic location of Rome impact its development?

• Dense rainforests provided many food sources.

• Natural boundaries protected it from invasion.

• Rocky terrain made it difficult to farm.

• Seasonal flooding damaged crops.