Ancient Rome Week 1

Where was Rome located?

• On the Iberian Peninsula in Southwestern Europe

• On the Italian Peninsula in Southeastern Europe

• On the Balkan Peninsula in Eastern Europe

• On the Scandinavian Peninsula in Northern Europe

Which sea is shown in the image near the Tiber and Po Rivers?

• Black Sea

• Red Sea

• Mediterranean Sea

• Baltic Sea

Which river is located CLOEST TO Rome according to the map?

• Rubicon River

• Tiber River

• Amazon River

• Po River

What was not a barrier to unification in the Italian peninsula?

• The Apennine Mountains

• The Alps

• The rivers

• The deserts

On how many hills was the city of Rome built?

• 5

• 6

• 7

• 8

How far is Rome from the coast?

• 10 miles

• 15 miles

• 20 miles

• 25 miles

Who was the father of Romulus and Remus in the myth?

• Jupiter

• Neptune

• Mars

• Apollo

What activities did the Latins engage in after settling in the small villages?

• Mining and fishing

• Trading and crafting

• Raising livestock and crops

• Building ships and sailing

What were built as Etruscan gods and goddesses?

• Palaces

• Temples

• Statues

• Gardens

What were the first people to settle around Rome called?

• Romans

• Latins

• Italians

• Greeks