What Roman architectural contribution allowed the construction of higher, more stable structures such as the aqueducts and the Colosseum?

• Columns

• Arches

• Lintels

• Marble

How did the Romans carry water from mountains into cities?

• By combining a set of layers.

• By combining a set of arches.

• By building aqueducts.

• By building a bridge.

What material did the Romans invent that helped their structures last?

• Volcanic rock

• Asphalt

• Cement

• Lime

Which apostle was most responsible for spreading the Christian faith immediately after the death of Jesus by writing letters?

• Peter
• James
• Paul 
• John

Use the map to answer. Christianity began near Jerusalem, then spread as far west as ____.

• Britain
• Gaul
• Egypt
• Spain

The Roman Empire fell for all of the following reasons EXCEPT...

• Barbarian invasions

• Strong leadership

• Inflation

• Political corruption

Which popular Roman attraction is pictured?

• Colosseum
• Pantheon
• Circus Maxiums
• Forum

Gladiator fights mostly took place in the

• Circus Maximus
• Forum
• Colosseum
• Pantheon

Rome is located in which country?

• Greece
• Italy
• Egypt
• France

Where would one most likely see the foods listed below?

* Mice cooked in honey

* roasted parrots stuffed with dates

* salted jellyfish

* snails dipped in milk

• In a major offering to the gods

• At a poor Roman's breakfast

• At a wealthy Roman's dinner

• In the stands at a chariot race