Rome Review

Gladiators were sometimes forced to fight without

• training
• their makeup on 
• concern
• a care in the world

Which of these Roman structures has design elements similar to those used in modern stadiums?

• the Pantheon
• Trajan's column
• the Colosseum
• the Roman Forum

What did the ancient Romans build to maintain the supply of water in their cities?

• sewers
• aqueducts
• temples
• highways

Which of the following was a technological achievement of the ancient Romans which improved transportation for them?

• the Appian Way (road)
• aqueducts
• temples
• highways

Which of the following is a similarity between the United States government and the Roman Republic?

• The U.S. government is divided into three branches with checks and balances.
• Both governments use of a dictator in times of crisis.
• Members of the senate rule for life.
• The two most powerful people of the government are called consuls.

Which best describes the purpose of a system of “checks and balances”?

• All merchants will have an equal opportunity to trade.
• Laws will be written fairly for everyone.
• The military will be paid for their service.
• No one branch of the government will become stronger than another.

Which best describes the purpose of a system of “checks and balances”?

• All merchants will have an equal opportunity to trade.
• Laws will be written fairly for everyone.
• The military will be paid for their service.
• No one branch of the government will become stronger than another.

What does a person’s “civic duty” require them to do?

• run for public office
• participate in their government
• trade only with local merchants
• travel spreading the teachings of Christianity

In times of crisis, what did the Roman Republic do differently?

• They elected new Senate members who took full control of the government.
• They allowed the army to run the country.
• They selected a dictator to rule with absolute power for a short time.
• They elected a king to permanently take control.

What is a main difference between the current U.S. government and that of the Roman republic?

• Women are allowed to vote.
• A system of checks and balances is in place.
• The senate is a branch of government.
• Officials can veto other officials.