Ancient Rome Geography Quiz

What is the shape of the Italian peninsula?

• Square

• Triangle

• Boot

• Circle

Which sea is located to the east of the Italian peninsula?

• Adriatic Sea

• Ionian Sea

• Turanian Sea

• Mediterranean Sea

What is the name of the island that the Italian peninsula is kicking?

• Sicily

• Sardinia

• Corsica

• Crete

What river is Rome located on?

• Tiber River

• Nile River

• Danube River

• Amazon River

What type of climate does the Italian peninsula have?

• Tropical

• Arctic

• Desert

• Mediterranean

Why did Rome become powerful early on?

• Strong military

• Rich natural resources

• Good climate for agriculture

• Advanced technology

Why is Italy considered a peninsula?

• It is surrounded by water on three sides

• It has a unique shape

• It is a small landmass

• It is located in the Mediterranean Sea

How many hills is the city of Rome built on?

• Three

• Five

• Seven

• Ten

What is the capital city of Italy?

• Rome

• Florence

• Venice

• Milan

Which famous volcano is located in Italy?

• Mount Etna

• Mount St. Helens

• Mount Fuji

• Mount Vesuvius