The Rise of the Roman Empire

Type of government where people elect leaders to lead or represent them:

• republic

• monarchy

• oligarchy

• theocracy

A king (or queen) rules over this type of government:

• republic

• monarchy

• oligarchy

• theocracy

The Roman Empire controlled most of Asia.

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The Roman Empire controlled much of Europe.

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The legendary founder of Rome was named:

• Romulus

• Remus

• Julius

• Constantine

The heart of Rome where government buildings, temples, monuments, and markets were located:

• The Roman Forum

• The Colosseum

• Palatine Hill

• The Pantheon

The sight of gladiator games, animal hunts, and circus performances.

• The Roman Forum

• The Colosseum

• Palatine Hill

• The Pantheon

This famous Roman temple features a massive dome- the largest in the world at the time it was constructed.

• The Roman Forum

• The Colosseum

• Palatine Hill

• The Pantheon

In the last period of its history when Rome's territory reached its greatest extent, it was ruled by

• a senate

• an emperor

• a consul

• a republic

Romans built these structures to transport fresh water into their cities:

• aqueducts

• amphitheaters

• larariums

• pantheons