Ancient Roman Geography
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Four reasons why Italy is a good location for an advanced civilization
- The Tiber river can be used to transport goods around Italy
- The Alps separate Italy from Northern Europe protecting it from invaders
- Rome is on top of seven steep hills making it easy to defend
- the Mediterrean sea can be used to trade with other civilazations