1. Aim: How was Rome able to grow into such a large empire?
Tuesday – November 15, Mr. Lombardi
Aim: How was Rome able to grow into such a large empire?
Do Now: List as many questions as you can think of that we would need to ask and answer to find out about the geography of the Roman Empire

2. What factors led to the “greatness” of Rome?
Physical Characteristics
Human Characteristics
Military Strength

3. Summary
How was Rome able to grow into such a large empire? (List as many specific reasons as possible)
Go back to the Do Now…
Answer each of your own questions based on today’s lesson.
What new questions can you come up with? (answer them too)

4. Questions on Rome: How did geography benefit Rome?
How was Rome limited by geography?
How did geography lead to the creation of the Roman Empire?
What are the similarities between Rome and Greece?