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