Roman Empire Geography and Economy

What were the geographical boundaries of the Roman Empire?

• Europe, Asia, and Australia

• Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East

• North America, Australia, and Antarctica

• Asia, Africa, and South America

Name one natural barrier that protected the Roman Empire from invasions.

• Tiber River

• Sahara Desert

• Danube River

• Mediterranean Sea

Which sea surrounded the Italian Peninsula, where the Roman Empire was located?

• Mediterranean Sea

• Atlantic Ocean

• Indian Ocean

• Pacific Ocean

What were the main sources of income for the Roman Empire?

• Taxation, tribute, and state-owned industries

• Trade with other empires, agriculture, and mining

What was the currency used in the Roman Empire?

• yen

• denarius

• euro

• dollar

Which trade route connected Rome to China?

• Spice Route

• Tea Route

• Silk Road

• Salt Route

What was the major agricultural product of the Roman Empire?

• rice

• corn

• potatoes

• wheat

What were the aqueducts used for in the Roman Empire?

• To transport water

• To transport people

• To transport goods

• To transport wine

Name one important invention of the Roman Empire.

• Colosseum

• Printing press

• Steam engine

• Aqueduct system

What was the purpose of the Roman road system?

• To facilitate transportation and communication

• To connect different regions of the Roman Empire

• To provide a platform for military conquest

• To showcase the power and grandeur of the Roman Empire