Roman Empire Geography Flashcards

1

Which sea is this?

Ionian Sea
Tyrrhenian Sea
Adriatic Sea
Mediterranean Sea

2

What advantage did the Latium plains provide to Rome?

they had fertile soil that was ideal for farming
they offered protection
they were good hunting grounds
there were no volcanoes nearby

3

What is the land around this river called?

Po River Valley
Tuscan Plains
Great Plains
Latium Plains

4

Why were nearby mountain passes and seas so beneficial to Rome?

they were good hunting grounds
they made trading easy
they provided fertile soil that was ideal for farming
they offered protection

5

Which river is this?

Arno River
Yellow River
Tiber River
Po River

6

Which mountain range is this?

Italian Alps
Apennine Mountains
Rocky Mountains
Mount Vesuvius

7

What type of landform is Italy?

a plateau
a penninsula
a continent
an island

8

Which river is this?

The Po River
The Nile River
The Tiber River
The Arno River

9

Which mountain range is this?

The Apennine Mountains
Mount Vesuvius
The Appalachian Mountains
The Italian Alps

10

Which sea is this?

Adriatic Sea
Mediterranean Sea
Ionian Sea
Tyrrhenian Sea

11

Which sea is this?

Tyrrhenian Sea
Ionian Sea
Adriatic Sea
Mediterranean Sea

12

Why was Rome established near the Tiber River?

It offered protection
It made trade with other countries easier
It provided necessary fresh water
It was a strategic location during war

13

What city is located here?

Rome
Pompeii
Athens
Sparta

14

How did the nearby mountain ranges help Rome?

run off from the mountains gave fresh water
they offered protection
they blocked snow from entering Rome
They provided fertile soil for farming

15

Which geographic feature is this?

Po River Valley
Sicily
Latium Plains
Tiber Valley

Roman Empire Geography

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Roman Empire Geography

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