Geography of Ancient Rome
NCSS Content Standards:
3.e. Locate and describe varying land forms and geographic features, such as mountains, plateaus, islands, rain forests, deserts, and oceans, and explain their relationships within the ecosystem.
3f. Describe system changes such as seasons, climate and weather, and the water cycle and identify geographic patterns associated with them.
3h. Examine, interpret, and analyze physical and cultural patterns and their interactions, such as land use, settlement patterns, cultural transmission of customs and ideas, and ecosystem changes.
The development of all civilizations are affected by the geography they are surrounded by. Read the information on the link below to get some general information about Rome's geography.
https://chalk.richmond.edu/education/projects/webunits/greecerome/Romegeog1.html
As we will learn, Ancient Rome's empire extended far beyond the borders of the city of Rome and present day Italy. However, it all started in Rome. Lets first look at the immediate surroundings of Rome. Below are links to maps and a reading about Rome's geography, identify the positive and negative geographic features of Rome using the worksheet below.
https://library.thinkquest.org/26602/geography.htm
Positive and Negative Features of Rome's Geography worksheet
After you have analyzed the maps and reading, use what you have learned and determine if the Ancient Romans picked the best location to start their civilization by completing the worksheet below. You must use specific information from the reading and map to defend your position.