Rome: gReat empiRe of ancient times, famous city

today.

Why did the Romans settle in the “Boot?”

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That’s a great story,

one worthy of such

a great civilization,

but can it be true?

What other reasons

would convince the

Romans to settle there?

What two land features appear in this map?

This is the Tiber River. What would it provide for early people?

Where is

Rome?

Where is Rome?

Can you find other geographical features that would benefit the

early Roman civilization?

What land feature is pictured in this satellite photo? What would it provide for the Romans?

What land feature is this?

Why would this be helpful to the Romans?

What land feature is pictured here? Benefits?

Did the Romans make a good choice where to settle? List your reasons why:

Mediterranean SeaApennine MountainsAlps

Seven hillsTiber RiverSicily