Roman Geography & Religion

Correctly label the map.

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b

c

d

e

Mediterranean Sea

Spain

Carthage

Black Sea

Atlantic Ocean

Correctly label the map.

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b

c

d

e

f

Apennine Mts.

The Alps

Sicily

Po River

Sardinia

Rome

The Italian Peninsula is protected by the sea and an arc of mountains known as what?

• The Alps
• The Himalayas

• The Hindu Kush

• The Appalachians

The city of Rome is located near what river?

• Po River
• Tiber River
• Arno River
• Danube River

Like Greek mythology, Roman mythology was based upon a​ (a)   religion that played a central role in culture, politics, art, and everyday Roman life.

• polytheistic
• monotheistic
• agnostic
• animistic

The king of the Roman gods; god of the sky, weather, and order.

(Greek Counterpart: Zeus)

• Mars
• Neptune
• Jupiter
• Apollo

The queen of the Roman gods and wife of Jupiter; Champion and protector of women.

(Greek Counterpart: Hera)

• Minerva
• Venus
• Juno
• Ceres

Borrowed directly from Greek mythology, he is the Roman god that inspired music, poetry, and artistic creativity.

• Jupiter
• Neptune
• Mars
• Apollo

The wisest of the Roman deities. She is the goddess of intelligence, philosophy, craftsmanship, art, and inspiration.

• Mars
• Venus
• Jupiter
• Minerva

The Roman goddess of love, maternal care, and desire.

(Greek Counterpart: Aphrodite)

• Diana
• Juno
• Minerva
• Venus