The Roman Empire

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Rome’s 200 years of peace was called the...

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Pax Romana.

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What Roman architectural improvement allowed the construction of higher, more stable structures such as the aqueducts and the Colosseum?

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arches

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How did the Romans carry water from mountains into cities?

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by building aqueducts

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What was NOT a benefit (positive) of Roman roads? easier to travel, Rome’s armies travelled through the empire., trade was easier, slaves built the roads

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slaves built the roads

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The Roman Empire fell for all of the following reasons EXCEPT (not)...
barbarian (foreign groups) invasions, inflation (prices go up), political corruption (government dirty, lies, cheats)

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strong leadership

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Which achievement allowed Rome to maintain contact with its large empire? Options: the Colosseum, the aqueduct system, the road system, the Julian calendar

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the road system

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Who was the first emperor of the Roman Empire?

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Augustus Caesar

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How was the Roman Republic different from the Roman Empire?

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The Republic was ruled by elected representatives; the Empire was not.

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What was the Colosseum used for?

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entertainment arena for games and competitions