Roman Economy

From Republic to Empire: A Growing Economy

Unit 5: Ancient Rome

Multiple Select

Which of the following civilizations were trade partners with Rome? Select all that apply. There are multiple answers.

• Britain - tin & wool

• China - silk

• Egypt - papyrus

• India - spices

• United States - grain

Multiple Choice

All of the following were created and/or improved by the Romans EXCEPT:

• Canals

• Harbors

• Railroads

• Roads

Multiple Select

Which of the following are NOT true of Roman currency? Select all that apply. There are multiple answers.

• Messages on coins were intended to persuade people that Roman rule was good for them

• Roman coins did not change

• Coins helped the government to communicate with people

• Coins helped unify the empire

• Images on the coins meant nothing

Open Ended

How is the currency used in ancient Rome similar to and different than modern day currency?

Sentence Stems:

The currency used in ancient Rome is similar to modern day currency ___.

One way the currency of ancient Rome is different than modern day currency is ___.

Open Ended

Answer the following question: Provide a piece of evidence from today's Quizizz that supports the claim you created at the beginning of class.

Just in case you forgot, remember the claim question was: “What was the most critical piece of the Roman economy, trade or currency?”

Sentence Stem:

According to the Quizizz, “___.”