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UNIT 1 Introduction to World History
The Roman Empire, A.D. 117
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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
Political Features
Anatolia
Atlantic Ocean
Black Sea
Mediterranean Sea
North Sea
Red Sea
Britain
Egypt
Gaul
Greece
Italy
Spain
Ephesus
Jerusalem
London
Massillia
Rome
After labeling your map, use it to answer the following questions.
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Why might a strong navy be important to
the Romans?
5.
What Roman regions were not in
Europe?
6.
Which body of water was completely
surrounded by the Roman Empire?
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How many miles would a Roman citizen
cover traveling in a straight line from
Byzantium to the coast of Gaul?
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Why might the size of the Roman
Empire be a problem for Roman
administrators?
Which city reflects a Greek influence?
How can you tell?
UNIT MAP ACTIVITIES
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Syria
Alexandria
Antioch
Athens
Byzantium
Carthag
Which city was the farthest from Rome?
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?
Unit Map Activities
Outline Map Activities
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