6.52 - Geography "shaped" ancient Rome

Which two answers show the benefits of living near the Mediterranean Sea?

• winters were always very cold

• it was easy to get invaded

• it helped increase the Romans trading opportunities

• Increased their economy

What impact did the climate of central Italy have on Rome's development?

• It helped farmers produce a consistent supply of food, which enabled the economy to diversify.

• It lengthened the military campaign season, which made rapid conquest easier.

• It made it easy to grow spices but hard to grow food crops, which contributed to the need to establish trade.

• It fostered tropical diseases, which promoted rapid medical and scientific advancements.

Which statement best explains how Rome's proximity to the Tiber River delta contributed to its prosperity?

• Rome was close enough to use the river for access to the sea, but too far to use the river for agricultural purposes.

• Rome was close enough to use the river to import grain from nearby civilizations, but far enough away to avoid damage from routine flooding.

• Rome was close enough to use the river to irrigate fields, but too far to use it as a reliable source of travel.

• Rome was close enough to use the river for agricultural and trade, but far enough away to be protected from foreign invasion.

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

• trade

• shipbuilding

• iron-working

• fishing

What are the advantages of living on the Italian peninsula (Select more than one answer choice.)?

• fertle river valleys

• hills for protection

• gold as a natural resource

• access to the Mediterranean Sea

According to myth, who founded the city of Rome?

• King Tarquin

• Julius Caesar

• Remus

• Romulus