Academics Lesson I—Ancient Geography Flashcards
Questions Influenced by Imperium by Julian Morgan and Liber Digitalis by David Jackson
1
Q
Italica was a town near which modern day city?
A
Seville, Spain
Fun Fact: Italica was a wealthy and important town, near modern day Seville in Spain. It was where the future emperor Hadrian grew up. Here is Seville on a modern map:
2
Q
What is the original name for the modern coastal town known as Cadiz?
A
Gades
Fun Fact: The ancient town of Gades is the ancient equivalent for the modern city of Cadiz, Spain. The town of Cadiz faces onto the Atlantic Ocean and can be found at the end of a long causeway, with magnificent beaches along its entire length.