3: Geographic Sources

Early Rome Map

Rome's Temperature

Map of Invasions

Roman Aqueducts

Geographic System - Location, resources, neighbors, size, climate

How does location, resources, and physical features affect everything else? By analyzing these documents you will begin to see how geography played a role in Roman society. From the roads to the coast, to the shape of Italy to the Alps, geography left a lasting impact on their government, economy, and society. Is there such a thing as being too big for their own good?

Roman Roads

Physical Map

Impact of Geography

Roman Aqueducts in Spain