Roman Origins and Geography

Question 1

The Alps

Answer 1

Mountain range acting as a natural boundary protecting Rome to its north

Question 2

Rome is located on the (1)_____ River in the modern day country of (2)________, which like Greece is a (3)________.

Answer 2

1. Tiber
2. Italy
3. Peninsula

Question 3

Benefits of Rome’s location

Answer 3

1. On the Tiber River, allowing easy access to fresh drinking water.
2. Close to the Mediterranean Sea for trade and travel.
3. Volcanic soil which is great for growing crops.
4. Being built on top of several hills, as well as being near the Apennines and Alps mountain ranges, made it difficult to invade.

Question 4

Regal Era

Answer 4

First era of Rome’s existence, from 753 to 509 BCE. During this period, Rome was part of the Etruscan kingdom and ruled as a monarchy.

Question 5

Republican Era

Answer 5

Second era of Rome’s existence, from 509 to 27 BCE. During this period, Rome became independent and had a Republic as their government.

Question 6

Imperial Era

Answer 6

Third era of Rome’s existence, from 27 BCE to 476 CE. During this period, Rome became an Empire and had a dictatorship as their government.

Question 7

Republic

Answer 7

A representative democracy

Question 8

Myth

Answer 8

A story that tells the origins of a thing, place, or people that is either partially or entirely fictional.

Question 9

Areas of Roman culture that were influenced by the Greeks

Answer 9

1. Engineering and architecture (columns, marble, domes)
2. Writing (alphabet, poetry)
3. Art (pottery, sculpture, painting)
4. Religion (multiple gods)

Question 9

Areas of Roman culture that were influenced by the Etruscans

Answer 9

1. Engineering and architecture (arches and cuniculus)
2. Sports (gladiator fights and chariot racing)