Geography of Ancient Rome

What mountain range forms the "backbone" of Italy?

• Alps

• Apennine Mountains

• Rocky Mountains

• Andes

Which river cuts through central Italy?

• Nile River

• Amazon River

• Tiber River

• Mississippi River

Which sea is located to the east of Italy?

• Adriatic Sea

• Black Sea

• Red Sea

• Baltic Sea

Where did the early ancestors of the Romans first settle?

• Campanian Plains

• Latium Plains

• Tuscan Plains

• Sahara Desert

What was the most important city founded by the early Romans?

• Naples

• Carthage

• Rome

• Athens

What was one of the essential criteria for choosing the site of Rome?

• High mountains

• Fresh water

• Desert land

• Dense forests

Why was sea access important for the site of Rome?

• For fishing

• For safe harbor and trade

• For swimming

• For building bridges

What type of land was necessary for a city to flourish according to the text?

• Flood-prone land

• Desert land

• Good land for farming

• Rocky land

What natural feature provided additional protection for Rome?

• Large forests

• Steep banks

• High mountains

• Deep lakes

What was the climate like near the Mediterranean Sea according to the text?

• Cold and dry

• Hot and dry summers, wet and mild winters

• Hot and humid

• Cold and snowy