The Italian Peninsula extends into this sea.
The Mediterranean Sea
Italy is shaped like a ___________.
boot.
This mountain range creates a natural barrier that separates Italy from Europe.
The Alps
This mountain range runs down the length of the Italian Peninsula.
The Apennines
If Italy is a boot, this is the rock it is tripping over.
Sicily
Unlike in Greece, Italy is a good place for _________.
farming.
What river was the city of Rome founded on?
The Tiber
Rome was built on top of seven ________.
hills.