Ancient Rome Geography Reading

What river was crucial for the early settlers of Rome?

• Tiber River

• Amazon River

• Ganges River

• Nile River

How many hills offered a natural defensive barrier for Rome?

• Three

• Ten

• Seven

• Five

What did the flatland across the Tiber River provide?

• Religious sites

• Shopping centers

• Mining areas

• Farmland

Which mountain range protected Rome during the winter months?

• The Alps

• The Rockies

• The Andes

• The Himalayas

What was the primary use of the Tiber River for early Romans?

• Waste disposal

• Fishing competitions

• Trade and food

• Recreational activities

What was the primary benefit of Rome's central location in the Mediterranean?

• Center of trade

• Cultural exchange

• Military advantage

• Tourism

According to Map #2, between 20 BC - 100 BC the Roman Republic...

• grew

• shrunk

• stayed the same size

According to Map #3 the Roman Empire was _______ than the Roman Republic.

• bigger

• smaller

• greener