What the Ancients Knew- The Romans

What are the tools and methods the Romans used to conquer and control the world called?

• technology

• weapons

• barbarians

• fort

What were the "veins and arteries" of the Roman empire?

• heart

• forts

• farms

• roads

What group of people built most of the roads, forts, and bridges?

• slaves

• soldiers

• electricians

• patricians

What brought clean water to the cities?

• aqueducts

• ships

• slaves

• colonies

Who was allowed in Roman baths?

• only the rich

• only the soldiers

• the public

• only men

Why are glass drinking vessels better than clay cups?

• drinks taste better from glass.

• glass is less hygienic

• Glass is cheaper

• Clay is more hygienic.

Why did the Romans build BIG?

• To intimidate their enemies

• Because they could.

• To show off their power.

• All of the above

What technology did Romans use to build BIG?

• concrete

• The arch

• The drum crane

• All of the above.

What were "the Games"?

• Contests and bloody battles that entertained people in the coliseum.

• Olympic gods.

• War

• Catapults.

How did the Roman's built the limes almost perfectly straight for a distance 65 miles?

• They planted fruit trees.

• They made lime-aid.

• They sighted along a Greek invention with plumb- bobs.

• They got lucky.