Journey Across Time 8-1

Which best describes the climate of Ancient Rome?

• Mediterranean
• Hot, dry summers
• Mild, wet winters
• All of the above

Why was the location of Rome so ideal?

• Fresh Water, Good Land
• Sea Access, Ideal Climate
• Protection
• All of the above

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CCSS.RI.5.5

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CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Which river runs through Rome?

• Po
• Tiber
• Tigris

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CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

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CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Which of the following is NOT one of the geographic features of Rome?

• volcano
• mountains
• rivers & seas
• desert

How many hills was Rome built upon?

• 2
• 5
• 7
• 10

Which of the following is NOT true about Romulus and Remus?

• Twins born to a princess and Roman god of war
• Raised by a she-wolf
• Became gods after winning many wars
• Romulus killed Remus and became King of Rome

Roman culture was greatly influenced by the ________________ and the ______________.

• Etruscans/Greeks
• Greeks/Latins
• Etruscans/Latins
• Gladiators/Palatines

The capital city of Rome was on the  ________ of Italy.

• island
• peninsula
• mountain
• river

What mountains are just north of the Italian Peninsula?

• Apennines Mountains
• Rocky Mountains
• Alps Mountains

Why did the early Romans settle in this area?

• Hills provided protection
• Fertile soil by the Tiber
• Both A and B
• None of the Above