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11 Cards in this Set
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What type of city was Rome when it first began? |
A group of small villages. |
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At the time of the beginning of Rome, where were most of the empires of the world located? |
To the East. |
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On what river was Rome located? |
Tiber River |
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Which sea did Rome used for trade, transportation, resources, and as a natural barrier? |
The Mediterranean Sea |
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Why was travel, trade, and communication easier in Rome? |
Fewer mountains. |
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What was the climate like in Rome? |
Moist, warm, but perfect for farming. |
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What were the main choice of crops in Rome? |
Grapes and olives. |
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What river helped with trade? |
Tiber River |
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What type of land form was Rome built on? |
7 low hills. |
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What were some advantages of Rome being built on the 7 low hills? |
It provided protection from attacks and flooding. |
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What were some of the natural barriers of Rome? |
The Mediterranean sea, the Tiber river, the Alps to the North. |
