Roman Empire

Land with water on three sides; one side connected to land

• Island

• Peninsula

• Plateau

• Mountain

Where are the Apennines mountains located?

• The center of Italy.

• Southern Italy.

• Northern Italy.

• Central Europe.

Where are the Alps mountain range located?

• Center of Italy.

• North Eastern Italy.

• Southern Italy.

• Central Europe.

How did the Romans take advantage of Italy's geography?

• Fresh Water, Salt Water, Mountains for protection.

• Fresh Water, Grow Crops, Salt Water

• Fresh Water, Grow Crops, Mountains for protection.

• Fresh Water, Trade, Mountains for Protection.

Mount ______ is 4,190 feet tall.

What continent is Italy on?

• North America

• South America

• Asia

• Europe

Why did the Roman emperors want to expand the Roman Empire?

• For protection

• To own the most land

• To control hostile neighbors

• To become rich

What economic resources did the Romans want?

• Good Farmland and control.

• Gold and good farmland.

• Silver and Metals.

• Gold and Silver.

Why did the Roman emperors want to expand the Roman Empire? Check all that apply.

• They want to be the best.

• Economic Reasons (trade, resources, farmland)

• They did not have a good reason.

• Some emperors like to fight.

What economic resources did the Romans want?

• Books and Ideas

• Gold and Farmland

• Clay and Wood

• Weapons and Armor