Ancient Rome Geography

Which mountains stretched from north to south?

• Alps

• Apennines

Which best describes the climate of Ancient Rome?

• Mediterranean

• Hot, dry summers

• Mild, wet winters

• All of the above

Why was the location of Rome so ideal?

• Fresh Water, Good Land

• Sea Access, Ideal Climate

• Protection

• All of the above

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Which river runs through Rome?

• Po

• Tiber

• Tigris

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Which of the following is NOT one of the geographic features of Rome?

• volcano

• mountains

• rivers & seas

• desert

How many hills was Rome built upon?

• 2

• 5

• 7

• 10

Which of the following is NOT true about Romulus and Remus?

• Twins born to a princess and Roman god of war

• Raised by a she-wolf

• Became gods after winning many wars

• Romulus killed Remus and became King of Rome

Which of these stories about ancient Rome is a myth? 

• Latins were Rome’s first settlers

• Rome’s founders were rescued and raised by a wolf 

• Etruscans conquered early Rome

• Rome’s people shared Greek religion

Roman culture was greatly influenced by the ________________ and the ______________.

• Etruscans/Greeks

• Greeks/Latins

• Etruscans/Latins

• Gladiators/Palatines

Which plains were home to Rome? 

• Tuscan

• Latium

• Campanian