Question

One of the geographical advantages of early Rome

was the ocean that completely surrounded it.
were the hills and mountains that protected it.
were the friendly territories located on all sides.
was the tropical weather that helped plants grow.

Answer 1

were the hills and mountains that protected it.

The Seven Hills and surrounding uplands gave Rome a naturally defensible position (overlooking the Tiber, harder for attackers to approach) and good farmland nearby.