Roman Culture

What does the Pax Romana translate to?

• Roman War

• Roman Peace

• Greek Peace

• Greek War

Under which ruler did the Pax Romana start?

• Augustus

• Alexander

• Pericles

• Titus

Roman engineers are credited with using

• marble, aquaducts, moters

• aquaducts, arches and domes

• domes and clay

• stained glass windows and arches

Which city was unearthed and gave historians and archeologists a glimpse into the every day life of Romans?

• Rome

• Sicily

• Pompeii

• Athens

Which characteristics best describes a Roman Villa

• small and rural

• dull and country

• massive and country

• beautiful and small

What reform was Augustus able to accomplish?

• free grain to the wealthy

• appointed friends to government office

• removed Plebeians from government positions

• actively encouraged art and education

True or False: Volcanic Ash helped to preserve the city of Pompeii

• True

• False

Which field of study helped to preserve the city of Pompeii

• History

• Archeology

• Biology

• Philosophy

Which archetectural feature can be seen at the opening of a building?

• arch

• vault

• dome

• none of the above

True or False: The wealthiest citizens of Rome built villas to display their wealth and status in Roman society.

• True

• False