ASSESSMENT(A): Legacy of Rome Pt 2

True or False: Water from aqueducts was brought into Roman cities for drinking water, public baths and sewers.

• True

• False, Only the Emperor would use the water from the aqueducts

• False, Water was only used in the Colosseum for mock naval battles

• False, The Romans did not use aqueducts to bring water into the cities

True or False: The Colosseum could hold up to 1 million spectators

• True

• False, The Colosseum could hold up to 50,000 spectators

• False, The Colosseum could hold up to 500,000 spectators

• False, The Colosseum could hold up to 5,000 spectators

True or False: Some roman roads are still in use today.

• True

• False, All roman roads have been lost or destroyed

• False, The Ancient Romans did not build roads

• False, Roman Roads are only used in historical reenactments

structures, usually curved, that span an opening that held large amounts of weight

• Arches

• Aqueduct

• Amphitheater

• Basilicas

A raised channel used to carry water from mountains into cities

• Aqueducts

• Concrete

• Sculptures

• The Colosseum

Large, oval shaped, open air arenas used for entertainment

• Amphitheater

• Polytheism

• Aqueduct

• Basilicas

True or False: All of Ancient Rome's bridges have collapsed and are no longer in use today.

• True

• False, some Roman bridges are still in use today

• False, The Romans did not build bridges

• False, All of Ancient Rome's bridges are still in use today

True or False: The Colosseum was built with a special roof that could be partially closed to provide shade for spectators during sunny, hot days.

• True

• False, The Colosseum did not have a roof

• False, The Colosseum had a fixed, concrete roof

• False, Only the Emperor would be given shade