an independent state which consists of a city and its territory
city-state
This Roman city was located in North Africa
Carthage
a small section of a map that explains the meaning of the symbols, colors, and codes used on that specific map
a key
a state containing several countries
an empire
This river flowed vertically away from Rome and up the Italian peninsula
Tiber River
a symbol showing the cardinal directions (North, South, East, and West) is called a ______
compass rose
state
a region that shares a common government
This river flowed east to west south of the Alps
Po River
Mountains and rivers often serve as...
natural protective borders
democracy
a form of government in which citizens hold political power
Which region was under Roman rule first- Gaul or Carthage?
Carthage
What is a peninsula?
An area of land with water on three sides (like Florida, Italy, and Greece)
monarchy
a form of government in which the state is ruled by a king or queen or similar ruling family
After the city of Rome, which region came under Roman rule first?
Italy/Italian peninsula
What is the name of the sea between Africa and Europe?
The Mediterranean Sea