The Roman Empire

The Roman Empire began in which city?

• Athens

• Rome

• Alexandria

• Sparta

The Roman Empire was centered around which body of water?

• The Atlantic Ocean

• The Pacific Ocean

• The Mediterranean Sea

• The Red Sea

The Roman Empire conquered all of the following civilizations or regions EXCEPT:

• Ancient Greece

• Ancient Egypt

• Western Europe

• The Mayan Civilization

Which invention helped Roman troops travel more quickly over great distances?

• triremes (boats)

• paved roads

• chariots

Which element of construction allowed Roman buildings to be taller, wider , and stronger?

• columns

• arches

• concrete

Romans developed one of the first complex water distribution systems using:

• public wells and fountains

• private indoor plumbing

• aqueducts to bring water from remote sources

• all of the above

Gladiator fights were held in this famous Roman building.

• The Coliseum

• Circus Maximus

• bathhouses

• open air theatres

Most Romans were:

• Rich, powerful people who lived in large country homes with gardens and pools.

• Poor people with little to no belongings who lived in small apartments in the city.

• Slaves who were forced to work or fight in the coliseum.

The Roman Army conquered much of the know world at the time. They greatest strength was:

• their daggers which were small and could be drawn quickly

• their swords which were strong and had two edges

• their spears which could be thrown or thrust at the enemy

• their shields which linked together to offer strong protection

Romans enjoyed relaxing by:

• talking and bathing in public bathhouses

• watching plays or seeing concerts at open air theatres

• watching gladiators fight to the death at the Coliseum

• all of the above