Ch. 7 Ancient Rome

What did the Romans call a structure that carried water over long distances?

• colosseum

• dome

• aqueduct

• arch

What is the term used to describe a foreign soldier who serves only for pay and has no loyalty to Rome?

• dictator

• patrician

• mercenary

• plebeian

Augustus was Julius Caesar's

• nephew.

• son.

• brother.

• grandson.

Which group most heavily influenced Roman art and architecture?

• Babylonians
• Greeks
• Egyptians
• Persians

Why did the Romans create the republic?

• So they would not have a king in control.
• To defend themselves.
• So that every person could be a citizen.
• So that judges could make laws.

Who were the two main characters in the story that tells the beginnings of Rome?

• Romulus & Remus
• Zeus & Hera
• Ronulus & Roman
• Bill & Ted

Which emperor wanted to share power with the senate? Hint: He controlled the time known as Pax Romana?

• Julius Caesar

• Caligula

• Augustus

• Diocletian

What city was buried in ash when Mount Vesuvius erupted?

• Naples
• Florence
• Rome
• Pompeii

Which of the following is NOT a reason that led to the fall of the Roman Empire?

• Empire was hard to defend because of size.

• The economy was failing.

• Invasions from barbarian tribes.

• Science convinced people the earth was flat and they fell off the edge.

What is the name of the amphitheater/arena which still stands today in Rome?

• Colosseum
• Parthenon
• aqueduct
• city-state