Rome Legacy

Which letter on the map shows the location of Rome?

• A
• B
• C
• D

Citizens who choose leaders that make decisions for all is what kind of government?

• Democracy

• Republic

• Oligarchy

• Dictator

What is the republic?

• men who fought against one another or against large animals as a form of entertainment for others.
• a place for the public to gather to hear speeches, shop, worship at temples, and mingle with friends.
• a time of peace in Rome. Latin for “Roman Peace.”
• a form of government in which people elect leaders, called representatives, to stand in for them.

Which statement is true of Rome´s roads, bridges, and aqueducts?

• They were usually made of wood

• They were weak and fell apart quickly

• They were copied from those of the Greeks

• They were the greatest in the ancient world

This feature of American democracy comes from the Romans

• All people are born equal
• Citizens have certain rights and responsibilities
• Leaders are elected directly by the people

Engineering feat that connected the city of Rome with territory throughout the empire

• Roads
• Aquaducts
• Sewers

Romans used these to help deliver water to its citizens. 

• aqueducts
• pipes
• slaves
• hoses

The Coliseum in ancient Rome was used for

• training soldiers

• holding political rallies

• entertaining the public

• buying and selling slaves

Which feature was NOT used by Roman engineers?

• Arch
• Vault
• Dome
• Crest

Material that made Roman engineering better

• concrete
• rubber
• steel