Roman Geography Quiz Review

Which of the following geographical features MOST benefitted Rome's ability to trade with other societies?

• The Alps

• The Mediterranean Sea

• The Tiber River

• The Apennine Mountains

Which of these is the best reason why Rome's geography was beneficial to their development?

• Their location on a peninsula protected them very well from attack.

• Their unique location gave them access to trade routes, fresh water, and protection from attack.

• Their unique location in the mountains protected them, but forced them to trade for all of their goods.

• None of these are true

Which river did Ancient Rome begin on?

• Euphrates River

• Tiber River

• Nile River

• Indus River

Which mountains served as a natural border to the north of the Roman Republic?

• Alps

• Apennines

What geographical term best describes Italy?

• subcontinent

• island

• peninsula

• mountain range

Which body of water was surrounded by the Roman Empire?

• Pacific Ocean

• Atlantic Ocean

• Red Sea

• Mediterranean Sea

Which letter indicates the location of Gaul (modern day France)?

• A

• E

• G

• D

What CITY is shown?

• Alba Longa

• Naples

• Rome

• Venice

Where is Africa?

• A

• B

• C

• D

• E

Where is Greece?

• A

• B

• C

• D

• E