Ancient Rome (WH)

How did the Romans get fresh water to their large cities?

• They used ocean water to drink

• They dug deep wells that provided water

• They built aqueducts to carry it from the countryside

• They traded with the Greeks who had large freshwater lakes

What do we call the Roman age of peace, prosperity, and expansion?

• Golden Age

• Pax Romana

• Gupta Dynasty

• Tang and Song Dynasties

What is the name of this great Roman achievement?

• Stupa

• Coliseum

• Ziggurat

• Pathenon

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What was the name of the elite social class in Rome?

• Plebeians

• Patricians

• Consuls

What was the term used to refer to common people in Rome?

• Plebeians

• Patricians

• Consuls

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

• praised
• worshipped
• persecuted
• taxed

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

• Nazarene
• Christianity
• Judaism
• Protestantism

Rome was located near what body of water?

• Pacific Ocean
• Atlantic Ocean
• Red Sea
• Mediterranean Sea

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A form of government where the supreme power is held by a king or queen.

• presidential democracy
• parliamentary democracy
• oligarchy
• monarchy

Why was rome so successful?

• Allowed conquered people to be citizens
• Worshipped their prisoners
• Alexander the Great was a general
• Women and slaves could vote