Vocab Vault
Land surrounded by water on three sides is called a _____.
Peninsula
What area was home to a settlement (community) that eventually became the Roman Empire? -
Middle of Italy
Because of Rome's location, which activity became an important part of its early economy? (Biggest idea)
Trade
Name the two groups that benefited from Rome's network of roads and bridges the most
Merchants and traders
Rome's mild _____ helped agriculture become successful.
climate
The usual weather conditions of a place are its _____.
Climate
What was one important effect the Alps had on ancient Rome?
They limited Rome's contact with other peoples.
What types of images were commonly placed on Roman coins?
Emperors and gods
At one time, the Roman Empire controlled all of which region? (IB)
Iberian Peninsula
Rome's _____ to important shipping lanes helped it build trade connections with North Africa.
proximity
A person who buys and sells goods is called a _____.
Merchant
Tell me one factor that helped agriculture in early Rome? (Hint: not too hot, not too cold)
Mild climate
How did Romans improve the coin system? (hint: 1,5,10,20)
They created coins in different denominations
Rome's network of roads helped the government solve what problem?
Protecting borders stretching thousands of miles
As Rome expanded and controlled more _____, it developed into a huge empire.
territory
To bring goods into a place from somewhere else means to _____.
Import
What was an important factor in helping Rome build trade connections with North Africa?
It was close to important shipping routes
If an archaeologist discovered a Roman coin in India, what might that tell us?
Roman trade networks extended as far as India.
As Rome's population increased while the empire expanded, which problem developed?
Dependence on grain from other lands
Roman roads made it easier for _____ and ________ to move goods throughout the empire.
Merchants / traders
The value assigned to a coin or bill is called its _____.
Denomination
How did Rome's proximity to the Tiber River delta help the city prosper?
Rome could use the river for agriculture and trade while remaining far enough inland for protection.
Roman merchants brought grain and other goods into Rome from other lands. Which vocabulary word describes bringing goods into a place?
Import
How did the climate of central Italy help Rome grow and develop?
It helped farmers create a consistent food supply, which helped the economy
Rome's growing population caused it to depend more heavily on _____ grain.
imported or foreign