Geo./Early Rome

The Roman civilization began in the city of Rome, which is located in

• France

• Japan

• Italy

• Russia

The Roman myth about the founding of Rome centers on the characters

• Romulus and Remus

• Etruscan and Greece

• Virgil and Aeneas

• Zeus and Aphrodite

The Romans learned about Greek culture when

• the Greeks invaded Rome multiple times

• Greek colonists established towns in Italy.

• the Etruscans and Greeks became alliances.

• the Greeks and Romans joined together.

What geographical term best describes Italy?

• subcontinent

• island

• peninsula

• mountain range

Which body of water was surrounded by the Roman Empire?

• Pacific Ocean

• Atlantic Ocean

• Red Sea

• Mediterranean Sea

Which letter indicates the location of Gaul (modern day France)?

• A

• E

• G

• D

Which of these is the best reason why Rome's geography was beneficial to their development?

• Their location on a peninsula protected them very well from attack.
• Their unique location gave them access to trade routes, fresh water, and protection from attack.
• Their unique location in the mountains protected them, but forced them to trade for all of their goods.
• None of these are true

What is the name of the mountain range in northern Italy?

• Mt. Olympus

• Appalachian

• Alps

• Apennines

What group gave the Romans columns, literature and education of the youth?

• Greeks

• Etruscans

• Latins

• Carthaginians

What's the name of island off the toe of the boot (Italy)?

• Corsica

• Sardinia

• Crete

• Sicily