Ancient Rome

Question 1

What is the geography of Rome

Answer 1

• Tiber river gave it access to the Mediterranean, but it was far enough inland to be protected from invasion
• Built on seven hills, so it was easy to defend
• Rome is in the middle of the Italian Peninsula
• Italian Peninsula is in the middle of the Mediterranean Sea

Question 2

What were the people of Rome like

Answer 2

• Latins

- Greeks influenced