WORLD HISTORY

HISTORY

ANCIENT ROME

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What best describes the geographic features of the center of Rome?
A
mountains to the north, desert to the south, water to the east and west
B
desert to the north, water to the south, mountains to the east and west
C
water to the north, desert to the south and west, mountains to the east
D
mountains to the north, water to the east, south, and west
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Rome’s location on the Italian peninsula, and the Tiber River, provided access to trade routes on the Mediterranean Sea. As a result, trade was an important part of life in ancient Rome.

Detailed explanation-2: -Two mountain ranges, the Apennines and the Alps, provided protection for the people of Rome. The Apennine Mountains stretch from northern Italy to southern Italy, and the Alps form a natural boundary along the northern border.

Detailed explanation-3: -Rome was a perfect location for a civilisation. This is because the Tiber River provided freshwater and fertile soil for growing crops. The most popular crops were grapes, olives and cereal.

Detailed explanation-4: -Protection From Invasion. Two mountain ranges, the Alps and the Apennines, helped to protect Rome from invasion. Fertile Land. Center of Trade. Diversity of Population.

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