Roman Achievements

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

• phalanx
• arch
• roads

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

• aqueduct
• vault
• arch

Which Roman achievement could support a lot of weight and allowed them to build bigger and stronger structures?

• arch
• roads
• dome

Which Roman achievement was the curved and rounded top of buildings?

• aqueduct
• dome
• arch

What is the name of the giant stadium where gladiators competed and other events were held for crowds of thousands of people? 

• Colosseum 
• Pantheon
• Aqueduct 

Very long structures of tunnels and pipelines that carried water from the mountains to Roman cities are called 

• Colosseums
• Fountains
• Aqueducts 

Which word fits in both sentences:
All _______ lead to Rome. 
The system of ________ connected every part of the Roman empire and made trade easier. 

• arches 
• roads 
• aqueducts 

What is a gladiator?

• An enslaved person who fought for entertainment
• A criminal who fought for entertainment
• A prisoner of war who fought for entertainment
• All of the above

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

Why is the Latin language so important?

• It was the language of the Roman church, and became the foundation for English.
• It was the language for government, business, and trade, and became the foundation for several other languages, including English.
• It is not important. That is why it is a "dead language."