Latin - Map of the Roman Empire

Hispania

Modern-day Spain, known for silver mines.

Britannia

Mystical island, modern-day Great Britain, tin mines

Gallia

Also known as Gaul, biggest province (modern day France, Belgium, Switzerland, Northern Italy, part of the Netherlands), filled with barbarian tribes, finnaly conquered by Julius Caesar

Germania

Modern-day Germany, inhabited by barbarian tribes.

Italia

Modern-day Italy, hub of the Roman Empire, three sections

Africa

Modern-day Northern Africa, includes Tunisia and Libya.

Aegyptus

Modern-day Egypt, Rome's wealthiest province., grain

Graecia

Modern-day Greece, rich in philosophy and art.

Asia Minor

Modern-day Turkey, significant for trade routes.

Sicilia

Rome's first province, took from Carthage, known as breadbasket.

Rome

Capital of the Roman Empire, still exists.

Athens

Greek city-state, birthplace of Western philosophy.

Carthage

Massive port city, Rome's archnemesis.

Troy

Ancient city, site of the Trojan War, destroyed by greeks

Tiber

River running through Rome, crucial for trade.

Nile

River in Egypt, vital for agriculture.

Rhine

River in Germania, important for defense.

Mediterranean Sea

Major sea connecting Europe, Africa, Asia.

Aegean Sea

Sea between Greece and Turkey.

Adriatic Sea

Sea separating Italy from the Balkans.

Black Sea

Sea bordered by Eastern Europe and Asia.

Pyrenees

Mountain range between Spain and France.

Alps

Mountain range separating Italy from Europe.

Apennines

Mountain range running down Italy's spine.

Mt. Vesuvius

Famous volcano near Naples, erupted in 79 AD.

Mt. Olympus

Mythical home of the Greek gods.