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WorksheetsGeography and Origins of Rome
Total questions: 21
Worksheet time: 1hrs 27mins
What mountains are in the north of Italy?
Alps
Apennines
Andes
Adirondack
What mountains go right down the middle of Italy?
Alps
Apennines
Andes
Adirondack
True or False: Italy had volcanoes.
True
False
What landform is Italy?
Peninsula
Island
Plains
Deserts
Which best describes Italy's terrain?
Flat
Soggy
Mountainous
Humid
True or False: People built their cities on top of hills for defense.
True
False
True or False: People built their cities on top of hills to make it hard for merchants to come.
True
False
How many hills was Rome built on?
1
3
5
7
True or False: Several rivers flowed out of mountains, and because they were a source of fresh water, people stayed away from the rivers.
True
False
What river is Rome built on top of?
Tiber River
Trebbia River
Belbro River
Panaro River
Which of these describe most of Italy's climate? Select all that apply.
Like southern California
Warm and dry summers
Mild and rainy winters
Cold and freezing
Super hot summers
True or False: Italy's climate allowed people to grow crops such as grains, citrus fruits, grapes, and olives.
True
False
True or False: Roman leaders wanted citizens to be proud of Rome's past, so they told great legends of Rome's origins.
True
False
Who was Aeneas?
A Trojan who fled Troy and reached Italy, he allied with the Latins and defeated all of the people in Italy
A Trojan who fled Greece and reached Italy, he allied with the Latins and defeated all of the people in Italy
A Greek who fled Greece and reached Italy, he allied with the Trojans and defeated all of the people in Italy
The person who built the city of Rome
Who were Romulus and Remus?
Two brothers who purportedly created the city of Rome
Two brothers who took over Italy
Two brothers who defeated Greece
Two brothers who purportedly destroyed the city of Rome
What was Romulus's and Remus's story?
The brothers were thrown into a river in a basket but were rescued by a wolf. A shepherd adopted them. They later wanted to build a city on the place they were rescued, but Remus mocked an idea and was killed.
The brothers were thrown into a river in a blanket but were rescued by a wolf. A shepherd adopted them. They later wanted to build a city on the place they were rescued, but Remus mocked an idea and was killed.
The brothers were thrown into a river in a basket but were rescued by a bird. A blacksmith adopted them. They later wanted to build a city on the place they were rescued, but Romulus mocked an idea and was killed.
The brothers were taken out of a river in a basket but were rescued by a wolf. A shepherd adopted them. They later wanted to build a city on the place they were rescued, but Remus mocked an idea and was killed.
Who was believed to be the first king of Rome?
Romulus
Remus
Augustus
Caesar
When was Rome founded?
Within 50 years before or after 753 BC
Within 100 years before or after 753 BC
Within 25 years before or after 753 BC
Within 1 year before or after 753 BC
Why don't we know the early history of Rome but we have written records of the first seven kings?
The Romans were too lazy to write down their history
The Romans didn't like writing down their history
The Romans didn't have a writing system yet
Historians can't figure out how to read Roman
What did the Etruscan kings do? Select all that apply.
Build huge temples
Build Rome's first sewer
Possibly teach the Romans an alphabet and numbers
Possibly build lots of nasoni
Build sea ports
What happened to the last Roman king?
He was a cruel man who had many people, including his advisors killed. A group of nobles got tired of this, overthrew the king, and established a new government.
He was a very nice person who did many public works contributions for his people. He built things like sewers and roads.
He was a cruel man who had many people killed. A group of military commanders got tired of this but decided not to overthrow the king. Lucky king.
He was an evil person who was bent on destroying internet. A group of nobles got tired of hearing of his plans, overthrew the king, and established a new government.
