Ancient Rome-Geography

Which body of water is NOT associated with ancient Rome?

• Mediterranean Sea

• Tiber River

• Adriatic Sea

• Yellow River

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How did ancient Rome's geographical features contribute to its economic growth? Pick two

• It had access to the Mediterranean Sea for trade

• It had close access to Constantinople

• It was located on fertile land

• It was located in the mountains so they relied on trade rather than farming

What shape is the Italian peninsula most like?

• A football
• A woman's boot

• A pretzel
• A square

Which geographic feature served as a protective barrier from foreign invaders during the Roman Empire?

• Italian Alps

• Italian Peninsula

• Tiber River

• Constantinople

Which feature is number 3 pointing to?

• Timber River

• Tigris River

• Tibet River

• Tiber River

What mountains are just north of the Italian Peninsula?

• Himalayan Mountains

• Rocky Mountains
• Italian Alps

Identify the item on the map labeled J.

• Adriatic Sea
• Ionian Sea
• Mediterranean Sea
• Tyrrhenian Sea

Which body of water was surrounded by the Roman Empire?

• Pacific Ocean

• Atlantic Ocean

• Red Sea

• Mediterranean Sea

What geographical term best describes Italy?

• subcontinent

• island

• peninsula

• mountain range

Located where Europe meets Asia

• Jamestown

• Dublin

• Constantinople

• Cairo