Newlan-AchievementsRome

Which building material did the Romans invent anduse in many of their building projects?

• wood

• stone

• steel

• concrete

Which of the following Roman engineering achievements was used to move armies and exchange goods and ideas across the Roman Empire?

• pyramids

• silk road

• a system of paved roads

• arches

How did Rome change during Pax Romana?

• many achievements and battles over land

• many achievements and empire grew and became wealthier

• slaves rose up and killed their masters

• people rebelled and replaced the emperor

What was a lasting cultural achievement made by the Romans that is the basis of many cultural communication systems today?

• the Latin language

• body armor

• pig Latin

• paper currency

What were the aqueducts for?

• to bring water to cities and take waste away

• to conquer other lands in war

• to give gladiators places to fight

• to provide travel

Roman architecture had a large influence on the world and was often imitated. It is known for:

• shrines

• pyramids

• stupas

• arches and domes

Which of these ancient buildings was the largest amphitheater in Rome where people watched gladiators fight to the death and other sporting events were held?

• the Colosseum

• the Acropolis

• the Parthenon

• the Forum

What is the set of laws created by ancient Rome and posted in public?

• The 10 Commandments

• The 12 Tables

• the Code of Justinian

• Hammurabi's Code

Romans communicated what happened in the city through the first:

• newspapers

• internet

• books

• mobile phones

The invention of _________ allowed information to be easier to carry around and reproduce in ancient Rome.

• scrolls

• bound books

• memo pads

• cell phones