What is the definition of Aqueduct?

A pipe or a channel designed to guide water from a far away source to someplace else.

One of two officials who led the Roman Republic.

A unit of an empire or a country ruled by a governor.

What is the definition of Consul?

One of two officials who led the Roman Republic.

A person in ancient Rome who fought in an arena for the entertainment of the public.

Nomadic people of North and Central Asia.

To break away from, or rise up against authority.

What is the definition of Legionnaire?

A professional soldier in the Roman army.

A sculpture of a person's head and shoulders.

A group of people who lived in Central Italy before Rome came to power.

A bridge built with arches to span a valley or river.

What is the definition of Colosseum?

A large amphitheater built in Rome around C.E. 70 where contests were held.

A ruling commission of three officials.

The rejection of any planned action or rule by a person in power.

A group of people who lived in Central Italy before Rome came to power.

What is the definition of Latin?

The language spoken by the Ancient Roman people.

The boot-shaped peninsula in Southern Europe.

A period of stability and prosperity in the Roman Empire.

A government with elected leaders and representatives.

What was a difference between the Roman Republic and the Athenian Democracy?

In Rome, citizens elected officials to make most decisions for them. In Athens, citizens voted on most issues themselves.

In Athens, citizens elected officials to make most decisions for them. In Rome, citizens voted on most issues themselves.

In Rome, the people had very little power over the government but in Athens the citizens had absolutely no power.

In Rome, citizenship was limited to people that owned property but in Athens anyone could be a citizen, including women, children and slaves.

What major contribution did the Romans make with regard to architecture?

They created three styles of columns

In the Roman Republic, what could the Senate do in an emergency if the Consuls refused to agree?

Appoint a dictator for six months.

Take complete control of the government for themselves.

For what purpose did gladiators fight in the Roman Empire?

As entertainment for Roman citizens

As an elite group of soldiers that no one could defeat

At the Olympics every four years

As mercenaries in the Roman army

Why did Emperors provide free entertainment and food for the citizens of Rome?

To keep unemployed and poor citizens distracted so they would not riot

To make a huge profit from the sale of souvenirs

To test our new technology that might be used in battle

What made travel through the European countryside easier for the Roman army?

A system of paved roads that went throughout conquered territories.

A system of strong towers that dotted the countryside.

Fast and well-built boats called galleys

A giant wall that stretched across the northern border.

What allowed Romans to enjoy running water in their major cities?

Aqueducts that guided water from the mountains.

A system pumps that drew water from the ground.

Armies of water carriers who passed bucket after bucket from rivers to the public baths.

Why did the Emperor Diocletian split the Roman Empire into two sections, each led by a Caesar and a co-emperor?

To make the Empire more manageable

to transfer all resources to the west

What major changes did the Emperor Constantine make to the Roman Empire?

He adopted Christianity and moved the capital city.

He made Christianity illegal and split the empire into two sections

He expanded the empire to its biggest size and created a professional Roman army

He required Patricians to hire plebeians instead of using slaves and gave tribunes the power of veto

What was a negative effect of conquering more territory to expand the Roman Empire?

The Romans acquired more and more slaves which led to higher unemployment for Plebeians.

The Romans took so many resources that they had a surplus.

The Roman Plebeians became more wealthy and increased the size of their farms.

The Romans had to spend a lot more time making roads and aqueducts.

What were the major causes of the decline of the Roman Empire?

High unemployment, inflation and taxes

Mercenary armies who could not defend huge borders

Roman Republic/Empire Quiz

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

This group was part of the lower or middle class. Common people.

Patricians

Plebeians

Slaves

Priests

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CCSS.RL.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

________are 2 officials elected by the senators who serve for 1-year terms.

Consuls

Senate

Tribunes

Dictators

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CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Composed of 300 men that advised consuls and dictated political appointments.

Consuls

Senate

Tribunes

Tribal Assembly

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What term describes an action taken by a leader in which they say no to a law?

consul

legion

tribune

veto

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In a republic, citizens ___________ leaders to represent them.

kill

elect

unite

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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.

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who was Julius Caesar?

He declared himself dictator for life, which led to change of the Roman government from a republic to an empire

He was the founder of Rome.

He was the last emperor of Rome.

He was a brilliant architect who built the first aqueduct.

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Roman Republic/Empire

This group was part of the lower or middle class. Common people.

________are 2 officials elected by the senators who serve for 1-year terms.

Composed of 300 men that advised consuls and dictated political appointments.

What term describes an action taken by a leader in which they say no to a law?

In a republic, citizens ___________ leaders to represent them.

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

Who was Julius Caesar?

What type of government did the Etruscans have?

How long did a dictator's term last?

Rome is situated along which river?

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