The Geography of Rome

What geographical feature helped Rome grow?

• The Indian Ocean

• The Red Sea

• The Atlantic Ocean

• The Mediterranean Sea

How was the Tiber River helpful to the development of Rome?

• It provided defense and resources

• It facilitated trade and transportation

• It supported agricultural productivity

• It provided electricity

What is similar between the ancient city and the modern city?

• Both contain large buildings

• Both have no people

• Both have flying cars

• Both are underwater

What is different about the city then and now?

• The city now has no buildings

• The people then depended on spaceships

• The city then was without modern inventions

• The people now depend on horses and wagons

What did merchants sell in the ancient city of Rome?

• Spaceships

• Goods from stalls

• Time machines

• Robots

What did people browse in the ancient city of Rome?

• Songs in the concert

• Movies in the cinema

• Books in the library

• Goods of the marketplace

What did Romans learn about through stories and legends?

• Physics

• Astronomy

• Mathematics

• Other cultures

What role did the Mediterranean Sea play in the growth of Rome?

• It was a barrier preventing any development

• It provided a route for trade and communication

• It was used for recreational purposes only

• It caused frequent natural disasters

Rome is in (a)   part of Italy.

Italy is a boot shaped ______.

• Island

• Peninsula