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WorksheetsGeography and Economy of Ancient Rome
Total questions: 14
Worksheet time: 12mins
Which factor most contributed to the early success of Roman agriculture? (a)
The growth of the Roman population as the empire expanded produced which of these problems? (a)
What effect did the Alps have on Rome?
They funneled European trade routes directly into Rome
They limited Rome's connections with other European peoples.
They made travel across the Italian Peninsula difficult.
They provided runoff that ensured Rome an adequate water supply.
How did the Romans advance the system of coins first introduced by the Lydians?
They made coins heavy enough to make them hard to steal.
They produced coins in a way that made them harder to counterfeit.
They mined coins in different denominations with a set value for each.
They signed trade agreements so that their coins would be used more widely.
Roman coins typically included images of (a)
An archaeologist finding a Roman coin in India most likely indicates that
the Roman army attempted to invade India at one point.
The Roman Empire controlled India for a period of time.
Roman ambassadors signed treaties with Indian rulers
Roman trade networks reached all the way to India
Which of these groups benefited the most from the extensive systems of roads and bridges built throughout the Roman Empire? (a)
The Roman Empire began with a settlement in which location?
the middle of Italy
the Euphrates River Valley
the mountains of central Europe
the eastern coast of the Mediterranean Sea
Which factor contributed most to the development of Rome's early trade ties with North Africa?
production of spices and silk
large agricultural food surpluses
nearby supplies of gold and silver
proximity to important shipping lanes
The location of Rome made which activity an important part of its early economy? (a)
At one point, the Roman Empire controlled the entire
Southwest Asian desert
Iberian Peninsula
European continent
Central Asian steppe
The network of roads in the Roman Empire most directly helped the Roman government address which question?
How can we ensure an adequate food supply for the city?
How can we protect borders that are thousands of miles long?
How can we put former soldiers to work so that they will not pose a threat?
How can we control trade between our population and foreign peoples?
Which statement best explains how Rome's proximity to the Tiber River delta contributed to its prosperity?
Rome was close enough to use the river to import grain from nearby civilizations, but far enough away to avoid damage from routine flooding.
Rome was close enough to use the river to irrigate fields, but too far to use it as a reliable source of travel.
Rome was close enough to use the river for access to the sea, but too far to use the river for agricultural purposes.
Rome was close enough to use the river for agriculture and trade, but far enough away to be protected from foreign invasion.
What impact did the climate of central Italy have on Rome's development?
It lengthened the military campaign season, which made rapid conquest easier.
It fostered tropical diseases, which promoted rapid medical and scientific advancements.
It helped farmers produce a consistent supply of food, which enabled the economy to diversify.
It made it easy to grow spices but hard to grow food crops, which contributed to the need to establish trade.
