Geography of Rome

When talking about geography, the speaker mentions economy.  What does "ECONOMY" mean?

(Hint: the video doesn't specifically say it. Think about GRAPES.)

how...

• • art and music develop and thrive in an area

• money is made and spent in an area

• people learn to think about life in an area

The Alps __________ the Italian peninsula to the north.

• divided

• froze

• hid

• isolated

Which body of water provided fresh water for the people of Ancient Rome?

• • Adriatic  Sea

• • Ionian  Sea

• Nile River

• Tiber River

What are two mountain ranges located in Ancient Rome?

(Hint: Look at the map.)

• Adriatic & Tyrrhenian  

• Alps & Apennines  

• Himalayas & Nile

• Sicily & Corsica

Where did the sheep end up first?

• Alps

• Corsica

• Tiber River

Where did the sheep end up?

• Adriatic Sea

• Apennines Mountains

• Florence

Where did the sheep finally end up?

• Sardinia

• Tyrrhenian Sea

• Rome

Rome was first ruled by kings which means they had a...

• aristocracy

• democracy

• monarchy

• tyranny

What percent of slaves made up Rome's population?

• 8%

• 10%

• 15%

• 20%

Rome was able to conquer areas to create an empire because they had a strong army.

What is one accomplishment of the army?

• They were made up of Spartans.

• They had lots of practice fighting other civilizations.

• They would march for long periods of time.

• They were all tall, powerful men and women.