24-25: Ancient Rome Test

Front

Etruscan ________ were made of a half-circle of wedge-shaped stones, with a keystone in the center and two pillars on the sides.

Back

arches

Front

Which Roman engineering achievement came from the Etruscan cuniculus?

Back

aqueduct

Front

From where did the Romans get their gladiator fighting? Options: Latin wrestling, Etruscan funerals, Indian yoga, Greek Olympics

Back

Etruscan funerals

Front

What is the name of the massive Roman stadium where gladiators fought?

Back

the Colosseum

Front

The Greeks and Romans both wrote _____________.

Back

in all capital letters

Front

Roman religion borrowed from the pantheon of ___________ gods and goddesses.

Back

Greek

Front

What material did the Romans use to build massive architectural structures?

Back

concrete

Front

Which group in early Rome came from a group of wealthy landowners? Options: plebeians, patricians, Senators, tribunes

Back

patricians

Front

Which group in early Rome was the poor majority, making up 95% of the population?

Back

plebeians

Front

While plebeians could not hold important positions, they were required to serve in the ________.

Back

army