WORLD HISTORY

HISTORY

ANCIENT ROME

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which is NOT a geographic feature of Rome and Italy?
A
7 hills
B
Sandy Desert
C
Tiber River
D
The Alps
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The three major landforms of Italy are beaches, mountains, and valleys. Being surrounded by the Mediterranean Sea, Italy has miles and miles of coastline which, combined with a Mediterranean climate, make Italy a prime destination for tourists.

Detailed explanation-2: -Rome began as a small village near the Tiber River in Italy on a peninsula close to the Mediterranean Sea. The city was also far enough inland to provide some protection from the sea. The Tiber River was a source of freshwater and rich soil needed to support the development of people, animals, and crops of Rome.

Detailed explanation-3: -The Italian geographical region, Italian physical region or Italian region is a geographical subregion of Southern Europe delimited to the north and west by the mountain chains of the Alps. This subregion is composed of a peninsular and continental part and an insular part.

Detailed explanation-4: -The fertile soil of the Po and Tiber River Valleys allowed Romans to grow a diverse selection of crops, such as olives and grains. This allowed the empire to have a food surplus to feed its population and trade with other societies. The empire also used the resulting wealth to expand its military strength.

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