Legacy of the Roman Empire

Which of the following are NOT Roman architectural inventions?

• The arch

• The column

• The keystone

• The dome

Which engineering innovations allowed Romans to built large and long-lasting structures like the one shown?

• Clay Bricks and Mortor

• Arches and Concrete

• Stone saws and tar

• Cranes and Pulleys

What is a similiarty between US and Roman citizenship?

• Women do not have full rights

• Citizens can vote and participate in government

• You must serve in the army to earn citizenship

• You have to live in both countries to get citizenship

What body of water was in the center of the Roman Empire?

• Pacific Ocean
• Mediterranean Sea
• Caspian Sea
• Atlantic Ocean

What innovation allowed fresh water into Roman cities?

• rivers

• aqueducts

• catapults

• arches

The teachings of Jesus of Nazareth led to what religion's development?

• Nazarene

• Christianity

• Judaism

• Protestantism

The Roman government _________ Christians, or treated them unfairly and punished them.

• praised

• worshipped

• persecuted

• taxed

What continents did the Roman Empire extend into?

• Africa

• Asia

• Europe

• North America

What is a person who belongs to a community and can participate in the government called?

• Plebeian

• Citizen

• Voter

• Republic

A(n) _______________ is a form of government in which citizens elect their leaders.

• empire

• monarchy

• republic

• colony