SS 7.1 Lesson Check - Geography & Rise of Rome

Where is Italy located?

• southern Europe, extending into the Pacific Ocean

• southern Europe, extending into the Mediterranean Sea

• northern Europe, extending into the Atlantic Ocean

• northern Europe, extending into the Mediterranean Sea

The ​ (a)   in Italy made ​ (b)   travel ​ (c)   and influenced where people lived.

• mountains
• inland
• difficult
• easy
• archipelago
• sea

What brothers supposedly founded the city of Rome?

SELECT ALL CORRECT ANSWERS!

• Romulus

• Remus

• Aeneas

• Cincinnatus

Select the location of the Adriatic Sea on the map.

What type of government did the Romans create in 509 BC?

• republic

• monarchy

• oligarchy

• democracy

Match the following

• rulers with almost absolute power

• Dictator

• common people

• Plebeians

• Roman dictator who was chosen to defend the city of Rome

• Patricians

• nobles

• Aeneas

• Trojan hero who formed an alliance with Latins

• Cincinnatus

True or False

The Roman Republic is said to have been founded by Rome's last king, who was known for his visionary leadership and kindness.

• True

• False

Select the location of the Apennine Mountains on the map.