Download - Rome Lesson 1 - Geography and Economics
WARM-UP C1
I. FROMU: A Roman public meeting place
II. PRUBECIL: A political system where leaders are chosen by the people to represent them
III. TEANES: A council of the Patricians, they made the final decisions on all government actions
Geography• The geography of Italy
made land travel difficult but helped the Romans prosper.
• Two major mountain ranges, the Alps and the Apennines, created rugged land that was hard to cross, provided protection.
How was the geography similar to that of Greece?
What two mountain ranges provided Rome security?
Geography
• Rome is located on a peninsula which was located near the center of the Mediterranean Sea.
• The peninsula provided security on land, and access to others by the sea.
What is Rome’s location?
How did living on a peninsula impact the Romans?
Geography• Rome was built near the
Tiber River on 7 hills for defense.
Where specifically was Rome built?
Economics• This location was ideal for
trade and controlling an empire.
• Italy’s mild climate was perfect for agriculture.
• Romans used to sea for trade, but also built a massive network of roads connecting Rome to far away lands.
How was Rome’s location important economically
How was the climate for agriculture on the Italian peninsula?
What do you think the following phrase means, “All roads lead to Rome.”?
Choose 5 Questions1. How was the geography similar to that of Greece?2. What two mountain ranges provided Rome security?3. What is Rome’s location?4. How did living on a peninsula impact the Romans?5. Where specifically was Rome built?6. How was Rome’s location important economically7. How was the climate for agriculture on the Italian
peninsula?8. What do you think the following phrase means, “All
roads lead to Rome.”?