Roman Geography & Introduction Quiz

What geographical feature provided freshwater, rich soil, and reliable transportation to the people of Rome?

• Tiber River

• Alps mountains

• Mediterranean Sea

• Apennines mountains

How did the seven hills of Rome contribute to its defense system?

• They were steep and made it easy to spot invaders from a distance.

• They provided rich soil for farming.

• They served as a defense against attacks from the Mediterranean Sea.

• They made trade easy with other regions.

What protected Rome during the winter months?

• Alps mountains

• Mediterranean Sea

• Apennines mountains

• Marshes and swampy land

What role did Rome's central location in the Mediterranean region play?

• It facilitated the spread of Roman culture and influence.

• It made trade with France easy.

• It allowed Rome to expand into the Middle East and Africa.

• It provided a defensive barrier against invaders.

Which form of government did Rome have before it was a Empire?

• Republic

• Monarchy

• Dictatorship

• Oligarchy

Who became the first emperor of Rome?

• Julius Caesar

• Augustus

• Mark Antony

• Brutus

How long did the Roman Republic last?

• 509 years

• 1200 years

• 45 years

• 2500 years

What marked the beginning of the Roman Empire?

• The fall of the Roman Republic

• The rise of Julius Caesar

• The conquest of Greece and Spain

• The appointment of a dictator

What was the main goal of the leaders of Rome during the Roman Empire?

• To conquer the entire ancient world

• To spread Roman culture and influence

• To establish a complex government

• To maintain trade with neighboring regions

How long did the civilization of Ancient Rome last?

• 1200 years

• 45 years

• 509 years

• 2500 years