Geography of Italy and the City of Rome
Building Background
1. What river flows into Rome? Tiber River
2. What about Rome’s geography made it easier for it to develop into a powerful empire?
A. Central Location
B. Good Climate
The Geography of Italy
3. What civilizations/territories did Rome conquer? Egypt, Greece, and Asia Minor
4. Italy, where Rome was built, is a _PENINSULA in southern _EUROPE______.
-Shaped like a _High Heel Boot__
Physical Features
5. Two main mountain ranges in Italy are the ___ALPS______ and the __Apennines_________.
6. What did the rugged (mountainous) land do to impact the people?
A. hard to cross from one side of Italy to another
B. Volcanic eruptions would destroy whole cities
7. Why would the people of Italy build their cities on hills? For Protection and defense
8. How many hills make up the city of Rome? 7
9. Why would settling on a river be important for cities? Source of fresh water
Climate
10. Describe the climate of Italy and Rome. Warm, dry summers and mild, rainy winters
11. How does the mild climate impact the society and economy of Rome and Italy? People can grow a wide variety of crops. (Grains, citrus fruits,
grapes, and olives). Had a plentiful food supply
Geography of Italy and the City of Rome
Building Background
1. What river flows into Rome? Tiber River
2. What about Rome’s geography made it easier for it to develop into a powerful empire?
A. Central Location
B. Good Climate
The Geography of Italy
3. What civilizations/territories did Rome conquer? Egypt, Greece, and Asia Minor
4. Italy, where Rome was built, is a _PENINSULA in southern _EUROPE______.
-Shaped like a _High Heel Boot__
Physical Features
5. Two main mountain ranges in Italy are the ___ALPS______ and the __Apennines_________.
6. What did the rugged (mountainous) land do to impact the people?
A. hard to cross from one side of Italy to another
B. Volcanic eruptions would destroy whole cities
7. Why would the people of Italy build their cities on hills? For Protection and defense
8. How many hills make up the city of Rome? 7
9. Why would settling on a river be important for cities? Source of fresh water
Climate
10. Describe the climate of Italy and Rome. Warm, dry summers and mild, rainy winters
11. How does the mild climate impact the society and economy of Rome and Italy? People can grow a wide variety of crops. (Grains, citrus fruits,
grapes, and olives). Had a plentiful food supply
Geography of Italy and the City of Rome
Building Background
1. What river flows into Rome? Tiber River
2. What about Rome’s geography made it easier for it to develop into a powerful empire?
A. Central Location
B. Good Climate
The Geography of Italy
3. What civilizations/territories did Rome conquer? Egypt, Greece, and Asia Minor
4. Italy, where Rome was built, is a _PENINSULA in southern _EUROPE______.
-Shaped like a _High Heel Boot__
Physical Features
5. Two main mountain ranges in Italy are the ___ALPS______ and the __Apennines_________.
6. What did the rugged (mountainous) land do to impact the people?
A. hard to cross from one side of Italy to another
B. Volcanic eruptions would destroy whole cities
7. Why would the people of Italy build their cities on hills? For Protection and defense
8. How many hills make up the city of Rome? 7
9. Why would settling on a river be important for cities? Source of fresh water
Climate
10. Describe the climate of Italy and Rome. Warm, dry summers and mild, rainy winters
11. How does the mild climate impact the society and economy of Rome and Italy? People can grow a wide variety of crops. (Grains, citrus fruits,
grapes, and olives). Had a plentiful food supply