Ancient Rome

A structure that carries water over long distances

• colosseum
• dome
• aqueduct
• arch

A person elected to rule the Roman Republic for a short period in time of emergency

• emperor
• king
• counsul
• dictator

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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

Why was Rome's geographic setting important?

• Strong winds brought heavy spring rains to the land.

• Its position was central to Italy and the known Western world.

• It was surrounded by deserts which kept is safe from invasion.

• Farmers depended on yearly flooding to plant crops.

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 was NOT true for women in Ancient Rome?

• Had power over all family matters
• Often married young
• Sometimes went to school, but not often.
• Could not enter politics

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In what sea was Rome a peninsula, which allowed it to prosper in trade and interact with and conquer other lands? 

• Red
• Black
• Mediterranean
• Arabian