Ancient Rome Review

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A structure that carries water over long distances

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aqueduct

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A person elected to rule the Roman Republic for a short period in time of emergency

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dictator

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Which emperor made Christianity the official religion of Rome?

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Constantine

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Augustus was Julius Caesar's

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adopted son

Front

A modern soccer stadium is similar to which Roman accomplishment?

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The Colosseum

Front

Which group most heavily influenced Roman art, architecture & polytheistic religion? Options: Babylonians, Greeks, Egyptians, Persians

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Greeks

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Why did the Romans create the republic?

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So they would not have a king in control.

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Who were the two main characters in the story that tells the beginnings of Rome?

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Romulus & Remus

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Why was Rome's geographic setting important?

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Its position was central to Italy and the Mediterranean Sea.

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Which was the first emperor & began what is known as the Pax Romana?

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Augustus