Geography and History of Italy

In geographic terms, Italy is a _______.

The two major mountain ranges that run through Italy are the Alps and the _______.

Italy’s mild climate made it easy for Romans to _______ large amounts of different foods.

According to legend, Rome’s founders descended from _______.

The Etruscans created Rome’s first _______, taught Romans their alphabet, and built large temples.

Nobles who no longer wanted a king _______ the king and created a new government.

According to Roman legend, _______ left Troy, moved his people to Italy, and fought a battle and became king.

Roman patricians saw plebeians had councils and elected officials and decided to change Roman government.

Under Rome’s tripartite government _______ were the most powerful elected officials.

Magistrates and assemblies were both serving one year _______.