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What We Have Learned About Ancient Rome. Geography. Rome was located on land near the Mediterranean Sea. Ancient Rome was located next to a river. It was a city built on many hills. Rome had limited rich soil. Government. Rome has a Republican (representative) form of government
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Geography • Rome was located on land near the Mediterranean Sea. • Ancient Rome was located next to a river. • It was a city built on many hills. • Rome had limited rich soil.
Government • Rome has a Republican (representative) form of government • Rome was a Representative Democracy
Architecture • Architects of Ancient Rome used columns and arches on buildings • An example of architecture from Ancient Rome is the Coliseum and aqueducts
Arts • Mosaics, sculpture, and paintings are displayed on buildings
Human Characteristics • In Ancient Rome, people were farmers, road builders, and traders.
Ways they Adapted to their Environment • In Ancient Rome they farmed and traded on theMediterranean Sea
The Economy of Ancient Rome • Romans traded their goods with Egypt and other nearby communities (interdependence)