Brainpop!: Pax Romana

Which term best describes the Roman Empire during the Pax Romana?

• Unstable 
• Revolutionary
• Democratic 
• Prosperous

Which person was part of the Roman bureaucracy?

• The Governor of a palace
•  A wealthy merchant 
• A common soldier
• A temple priest

Which modern nation was once under the control of the Roman Empire?

• China 
• South Africa
• Pakistan
• Greece

If one Roman citizen had a complaint about another, what was the most likely way the conflict would have been resolved?

• In a duel to the death
• In a court of Law
• The Emperor would have had to make a decision
• The richer citizen would automatically win.

The Colosseum was most similar to:

• A royal palace
• A large army base
• The Capitol building in Washington D.C.
• A football stadium

How were gladiator fights different from today's professional sports?

• Gladiator fights were much deadlier. 
• Gladiator fights were less popular
• No one was allowed to bet money on gladiator fights. 
• Gladiator fights took place in secret.

Which term best describes Roman bridges and aqueducts?

• Impermanent 
• Lightweight
• Durable
• Wooden

Judging from the images in the movie, what architectural feature was popular among Roman architects?

• The flying butress
• The Arch
• The Gothic steeple
• The steel skeleton

What is a "romance language?"

• A language based in Italian
• A language based in greek
• a language based in latin
• a language used to express love

Place the following events in sequence: A) The Colosseum is built; B) Augustus Caesar dies; C) Marcus Aurelius becomes Emperor

• BCA
• CAB
• BAC
• ACB