01. Roman Achievements/Fall of Rome

Describe the military of the Roman Empire.

• It was well trained, highly organized, and used the most advanced technology of the day.

• It had a lot of money, but was poorly organized.

• They were the strongest because their warriors were stronger than everyone else.

• Even though they had less money and resources, they won battles because they had the most spirit.

What were some reasons the Roman Empire is considered great?

• They had a powerful military.

• Their technology allowed them to shape the world around them.

• Trade prospered, and Rome conducted trade with many far away empires.

• All of the these.

Why did the Romans build roads?

• Roads look cool from outer space.

• To assist their early version of the postal system.

• Roads made travel much easier.

• Roads were meant to impress and intimidate their enemies.

What invention helped trade and communication improve in the Roman Empire?

• Facetime

• Roads

• Concrete

• The Arch

What invention did the Romans use to bring water from far away sources into cities?

• Cathedrals

• Roads

• Amazon

• Aqueducts

What effect did aqueducts have on Roman cities?

• Their populations increased and the cities expanded.

• They didn’t matter much because only the rich got the benefit from them.

• They allowed for poor people to improve their station in society.

• Aqueducts actually harmed the prosperity of most cities.

At its largest size, the Roman Empire included parts of North Africa, England, Spain, and Syria.

• True

• False

Between the years 27 BCE and 180 CE, Rome reigned over a period of peace and prosperity called the _________.

• Medio Schola

• Roma Magna

• Pasta Primavera

• Pax Romana

Despite having a large empire, everyone in Rome followed the exact same customs and traditions.

• True

• False

The Roman Empire conducted trade with empires as far away as China.

• True

• False