Roman Civilization 6-2.3

The Roman Constitution called for the government to be made up of the senate, the legislative assemblies, and the executive magistrates.  This is an example of

• a popular sovereignty
• a dictatorship
• a monarchy
• the separation of powers

The public baths were an important part of ancient Roman life. In addition to providing a place for people to bath, the Roman baths were also used for which purpose?

• a place to watch theatrical performances
• a place to conduct government business
• a place for worship
• a place for socializing

Which of the following was a technological achievement of the ancient Romans which improved transportation for them?

• the Appian Way (road)
• aqueducts
• temples
• highways

What did the ancient Romans build to maintain the supply of water in their cities?

• sewers
• aqueducts
• temples
• highways

What type of bridge was built by the ancient Romans throughout the empire?

• a trestle bridge
• arch bridge
• covered bridge
• suspension bridge

The ancient Romans are known for their accomplishments in engineering.  The Romans provided water to their cities and used indoor plumbing.  What else did the Romans build that was an important part of their water system?

• roads
• temples
• stadiums
• sewers

Which of the following architectural elements was perfected by the Romans and enabled them to build large public buildings such as the Pantheon?

• the dome
• the column
• the pyramid
• the window

Which of these Roman structures has design elements similar to those used in modern stadiums?

• the Pantheon
• Trajan's column
• the Colosseum
• the Roman Forum

Which of the following is an example of how Roman law has impacted the legal system in the U.S.?

• there are numerous Latin legal terms still in use
• the U.S. Constitution was originally written  in Latin
• there are many courts in the U.S. that use Latin as their official language
• the U.S. Constitution is based on the Twelve Tables of Roman law

Which was a major accomplishment of Romans in the field of transportation and helped them to maintain their vast empire?

• they built numerous canals to connect different parts of the empire
• they built a large network of roads throughout the empire
• they were the first civilization to build ocean-going ships
• they domesticated animals such as the horse to use as a method of transportation