Roman Civilization

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

• sewers
• aqueducts
• temples
• highways

What type of bridge was built by the ancient Romans throughout the empire?

• a trestle bridge
• arch bridge
• covered bridge
• suspension bridge

The Roman Constitution was

• the basis for the United States Constitution
• written by Rome's founders, Romulus and Remus
• thrown out by Caesar and replaced with a dictatorship
• based on 12 written laws and ancient traditions

The end of the Roman Republic and the beginning of the Roman Empire is thought to have occurred in about 44 B.C. after the death of which of these rulers?

• Marcus Antonius
• Julius Caesar
• Marc Antony
• Caesar Augustus

What was a benefit of the time period known as the Pax Romana?

• the Roman empire discovered many scientific advances
• the Roman Empire did not suffer any major wars
• the Roman empire doubled the size of its territory
• the Roman Empire became a more democratic government

This origin myth explained that Rome was founded on Palentine Hill and involved a wolf and woodpecker.

• Aneas

• Romulus and Remus

The Roman civilization was founded near what river?

• The Huang He

• The Indus

• The Tiber

• The Tigris

What does separation of powers mean?

• that power is concentrated in one part of government

• that power is shared among several branches

• When a king has family and friends rule distant territories

• When the priests control the government and rule through religion

What event marked the end of the Republic of Rome and the beginning of having an empire?

• the ending of the Punic wars and the acquisition of the Western Mediterranean

• the death of Caesar and Augustus becoming emperor

• the invasions of the Goths and Huns

• When Romulus started Rome on Palentine Hill

What did Roman engineers build to bring water from the hills into the cities?

• Canals
• Ditches
• Underground pipes
• Aqueducts