1. Rome was located in modern day Italy, which is a peninsula.  Why is Italy considered a peninsula?  

Italy is considered a peninsula because it looks like a high-heeled  boot sticking out into the Mediterranean Sea.

1.  The two mountain ranges on the Italian Peninsula are the Alpsand the Apennines.  How do the Apennines effect travel on the peninsula? 

The rugged land made it hard for ancient people to cross from one side of the peninsula to the other.

1. Rome was built on 7...

1. hills.

1. Why

1. For defense.