Ancient Rome

A wealthy, upperclass person in the Ancient Roman Republic

• patrician

• plebian

• counsul

• dictator

A structure that carries water over long distances

• colosseum
• dome
• aqueduct
• arch

An ordinary citizen in the ancient Roman Republic

• patrician
• plebian
• counsul
• mercenary

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CCSS.RL.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

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

Which of the following is NOT a reason that led to the fall of the Roman Empire?

• Empire was hard to defend because of size.

• The economy was failing.

• Invasions from barbarian tribes.

• Science convinced people the earth was flat and they fell off the edge.

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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CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

CCSS.RL.7.7

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.8.7

Rome was located near what body of water?

• Pacific Ocean
• Atlantic Ocean
• Red Sea
• Mediterranean Sea

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CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

A system in which a small and powerful group controls the government.

• dictatorship
• democracy
• oligarchy
• autocracy

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CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5