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

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

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