Geographical Features and Their Impact on Rome

What geographical feature provided Rome with a strategic inland position?

• Seven Hills of Rome

• Tiber River

• Mediterranean Sea

• Italian Alps

Which mountain range acted as a protective barrier against invasions in northern Italy?

• Italian Alps

• Himalayas

• Pyrenees

• Appalachian Mountains

Which body of water helped Rome connect with other regions economically?

• Caspian Sea

• Red Sea

• Mediterranean Sea

• Black Sea

What was the significance of the Seven Hills of Rome?

• Facilitated trade routes

• Offered defense against attacks

• Provided water for farming

• Served as a major trade center

Which city became the capital of the Eastern Roman Empire?

• Athens

• Carthage

• Alexandria

• Constantinople