Ancient Rome Geography and Government

Where was Ancient Rome located?

• On the Italian Peninsula in Southern Europe

• On the Balkan Peninsula in Southeastern Europe

• On the Korean Peninsula in Northeast Asia

• On the Arabic Peninsula in the Middle East

Which river was Rome built near?

• Nile River

• Tiber River

• Mississippi River

• Yangzi River

What type of government did Rome have at first?

• Democracy

• Communism

• Monarchy

• Oligarchy

What Roman buildings inspired modern sports stadiums?

• The Pyramid

• Theater of Dionysus

• The Pisa

• The Colosseum

Why was the Tiber River important to Rome?

• Children play there

• They use it to trade with other countries

• People swim there for fun

• It provided fresh water and helped with travel and trade

Who ruled Rome during the monarchy?

• Dictator

• President

• King

• Prime Minister

Which body of water helped Rome trade with other regions?

• Aegean Sea

• Mediterranean Sea

• Ionian Sea

• Red Sea

What type of land helped Romans grow crops?

• Fertile Plains

• Rocky Mountain

• Dry Land

• Rain Forest

Which crops did Romans commonly grow?

• Squash and leafy greens

• Wheat, grapes, and olives

• Potatoes and beans

• Peach and mandarin

What mountain range helped protect Rome?

• Mount Vesuvius

• Mount Himalaya

• The Alps

• The Appalachian