Roman Empire- Rise and Fall

Most of Rome's large buildings and monuments were made from this material? For example, the Colosseum and the Pantheon (Roman temple) was built out of this material. Day 3!

• Mud bricks

• Concrete

• Stone

• Stucco

Rome had many architectural (building structures) achievements. Which one listed is NOT a Roman invention? Day 3!

• Aqueducts (bridge like structure to carry water into the city)

• Stupas (dome buildings for the Buddhist faith)

• Arches (curving arch shaped patterns)

• Vaults (high curved ceilings)

What invention used gravity to bring water from long distances into the city of Rome? Day 3!

• Domes (curved shaped roof/ceilng)

• Canals (waterways)

• Aqueducts

• Arches

Rome outlawed the practice of slavery since they thought it was cruel.

• True

• False

Slaves were given citizenship and had the same rights as people born in Rome.

• True

• False

Which of the following was NOT a reason for the fall of the Roman Empire.

• The Empire split into the Western and Eastern empires

• Spent too much money on wars trying to expand their empire

• Germanic tribes were crossing into Roman lands and invading

• Buddhism was spreading to Rome and people changed their religion

Rome faced multiple challenges which resulted to the collapse of the Western Roman Empire

• TRUE

• FALSE

Which emperor gained control after Emperor Diocletian? Check your notes! Hint- this emperor supported Emperor Diocletian reforms (political changes).

• Constantine

• Octavian

• Theodosius

• Alexander the Great

Diocletian made many changes (reforms) as an emperor. Did Constantine support these reforms? Check your notes!

• Yes

• No

Which one of the following statements shows how Rome greatly influenced the United States? MULTIPLE ANSWERS

• We use their architecture styles like vaults and arches

• We also have three branches of government.

• The Latin language has influenced many words in our language

• We go to court with lawyers and are innocent until proven guilty