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The Geography and Vocabulary of the Italian Peninsula
The Geography and Vocabulary of the Italian Peninsula
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1
The Romans welcomed foreigners, unlike the Greeks who referred to them as......
Barbados
bananas
barbarians
Latins
2
What is the difference between emigrate and immigrate?
they mean the same thing
immigrate means to leave and emigrate means to enter
3
To arrive or enter into a new country to live permanently is to ...
migrate
emigrate
run away
immigrate
4
The Romans vowed never to have another king because King Tarquin the Proud was so cruel.
True
False
5
Who were the intelligent and mysterious first settlers on the Italian Peninsula?
The Etruscans
The Greeks
the Latins
barbarians
6
Fun Fact: Where was the legendary cave of the she-wolf who raised Romulus and Remus?
Palatine Hill
Viminal Hill
Capitoline Hill
Aventine Hill
7
What are the names of the seas directly surrounding the Italian Peninsula?
Adriatic, Ligurian, Tyrrhenian, Red
Adriatic, Aegean, Mediterranean, Red
Adriatic, Ionian, Ligurian, Tyrrhenian
Adriatic, Baltic, Mediterranean, Marmara
8
Which volcano destroyed the cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum?
Mount Olympus
Mount St. Helens
Mount Etna
Mount Vesuvius
9
How was farming beneficial to the ancient Romans?
It allowed them a surplus of food to trade.
All of the above.
It made their men tough and strong.
It helped them to become wealthy.
10
How did the Romans use the Apennine Mountains to their benefit?
Romans used them as a place to keep prisoners.
They used them in the winter for good sledding.
The army was positioned on both sides in case of attack.
Leaders built their palaces on them.
11
What do these words have in common: togas, calendars, aqueducts, and roads?
They are all ideas the Romans borrowed and improved upon
There is nothing that these words have in common.
They are all Roman inventions
They are all Greek inventions.
12
The Etruscans lived in a region called....
Sicily
the Balkan Peninsula
Latium
Etruria
13
Which of the following was NOT a benefit of the rivers on the Italian Peninsula?
natural barrier, drinking water, access to the sea
fish, transportation route, natural barrier
trade routes, fresh water, access to the sea
trade routes, seafood, and fresh water
14
Who was the founder of Rome?
Romulus
Remus
Lupa
Tarquin the Proud
15
The Romans "borrowed" and improved on many ideas from other cultures. Which are correct?
pottery, religion, and purple dye
the calendar, glass, and pottery
roads, calendars, and ovens
togas, architecture, chariot races, and roads
16
Fort Laramie in Wyoming, sold everything from fur, to cattle, to grains. It is an example of a.....
stock exchange
trading post
store
mall
17
What are the names of the mountain ranges on the Italian Peninsula?
the Alps and the Andes
The Apennines and the Pindus
The Apennines and the Alps
The Alps and Mount Vesuvius
18
Romulus and Remus decided to build their city on the ...
The Seven Hills
island of Sicily
Mt. Vesuvius
Tiber River
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How did Mount Vesuvius benefit the Romans who lived near it?
It did not benefit the people who lived there.
It helped create a warm environment for plants to grow.
It provided rich volcanic soil, ideal for growing crops.
People could build their cities along the base of it.
20
Which Etruscan idea did the Romans NOT adopt?
gladiator fighting
chariot racing
the toga
writing
21
New York City is very __________. It is the home to people from Nigeria, Italy, China, Ireland, and many other nations.
diverse
complex
exciting
large
22
What made Rome a good trading post?
Rome had a diverse population.
It really was not used for trade at all.
Its central location made it easy to get to from other civilizations.
Rome had all kinds of markets for shopping.
23
Which statement BEST describes the features of this peninsula?
There were many beneficial features in this area, but more were needed.
Rome flourished due to the many helpful geographic features in this area.
The Italian Peninsula had a few geographic features that were helpful.
It was difficult to grow their civilization here.
24
The Italian Peninsula was a perfect place to live because it was in a central location and close to many civilizations.
False
True
25
The Adriatic Sea is located on the west side of the Italian Peninsula.
True
False
26
Foreign leaders had difficulty cooperating with Rome.
False
True
27
To have control over another is to ....
dominate
domesticate
immigrate
emigrate
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To leave your own country to go live in another country permanently is to.....
migrate
hide
emigrate
immigrate
