Roman Empire Achievements

Rome is closest to which body of water?

• Rhine River
• Caspian Sea
• Euphrates River
• Mediterranean Sea

Which emperor made christianity acceptable?

• Octavian
• Constantine
• Augustus
• Theodosius

What CONTINENT is Italy a part of?

• Africa
• Asia
• Europe
• North America

The founder of Christianity was executed using this Roman method.

• Waterboarding
• Crucifixion
• Eaten by Lions in the arena
• Pulled apart by horses

Which Roman achievement carried water from the mountains to the cities?

• aqueduct
• vault
• arch
• dome

Which Roman achievement helped the army travel quickly throughout the empire?

• phalanx
• arch
• roads
• dome

What were some of the key achievements of Roman engineers and architects?

• The Colosseum is the only important Roman achievement.
• Colosseum, Appian Way, and life like statues
• Roads, aqueducts, bridges, arches, and domes
• Roads, making cheese, and creating April Fools' Day

Giant stadium where gladiators competed and other events were held 
Held over 50,000 people

• Colosseum
• Circus Maximus
• Aqueduct 
• Pantheon 

Which group most heavily influenced Roman art and architecture?

• Babylonians
• Greeks
• Egyptians
• Persians

What building material allowed Roman buildings to last longer? It was hard and watertight.

• glue
• concrete
• aqueduct 
• arch