Ancient Rome Geography/Economy

Which continent is Rome located on

• Asia

• Africa

• Antartica

• Europe

What shape is Italy in

• a boot

• a ship

• an apple

• a car

Which two river are located in Rome

• Nile River

• Tiber River

• Euphrates River

• Po River

What 2 mountain ranges are located in Italy

• Apennines

• Himalayas

• Alps

• Andes

Which is NOT one of the crops that were grown in ancient Rome

• grapes

• olives

• bananas

• citrus fruits

Rome extends into which sea?

• The Mediterranean Sea

• The Black Sea

• The Ionian Sea and the Aegean Sea

• The Caspian Sea

What enabled the growth of Rome?

• Wars

• Drought

• Invaders from Asia

• Surplus of crops

Which is NOT a place sea traders traveled to

• Greece and Spain

• kingdoms in Asia

• North America

• northern Africa

Which statement provides evidence that Romans traded with Africa?

• They knew about the pyramids

• Merchants sold meats, vegetables, cloth, sandals and pottery as well as books on Egyptian papyrus.

• Located on peninsula in southern Europe thus creating a seafaring traders.

• Marco Polo wrote about his travels