UNIT 1 Introduction to World History The Roman Empire, A D ...

[Pages:1]UNIT 1 Introduction to World History

The Roman Empire, A.D. 117

A. Use the map on textbook page 43 to locate the following physical and political features. Then label them on the outline map on the back of this page. Also, title your map and fill in the legend with the appropriate information.

Physical Features

Anatolia Atlantic Ocean Black Sea Mediterranean Sea North Sea Red Sea

Political Features

Britain Egypt Gaul Greece Italy Spain

Syria Alexandria Antioch Athens Byzantium Carthag

Ephesus Jerusalem London Massillia Rome

B. After labeling your map, use it to answer the following questions.

1. Why might a strong navy be important to the Romans?

5. What Roman regions were not in Europe?

2. Which city reflects a Greek influence? How can you tell?

3. Which city was the farthest from Rome?

4. Two Roman ships sail from Rome at the same time, one to Antioch and the other to London. All things being equal, which will arrive first?

6. Which body of water was completely surrounded by the Roman Empire?

7. How many miles would a Roman citizen cover traveling in a straight line from Byzantium to the coast of Gaul?

8. Why might the size of the Roman Empire be a problem for Roman administrators?

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