Ancient Rome

Which civilization most influenced Rome's religion, art, government, and architecture?

• Egyptians

• Mesopotamians

• Greeks

• Mesoamericans

Which Roman invention contributed the most to building technology?

• Mills

• Concrete

• Stones

• The wheel

Which of the major Roman architectural achievements helped bring water from far away springs and mountains into the cities and towns?

• Bridges

• Tunnels

• Aqueducts

• Roads

What was the name for the large, open, market in the center of town?

• Agora
• Forum
• Market
• Mercado

The wealthy landowners and ruling class had which name?

• Patricaians
• Plebeians
• Tribunes
• Slaves

A modern soccer stadium is similar to which Roman accomplishment?

• Pont du Gard
• The Colosseum
• Basilica of Constantine
• The Pantheon

What is a gladiator?

• men who fought against one another or against large animals as a form of entertainment for others.
• a panel of ordinary people who, in many democracies, take part in cases that are brought to trial.
• a place for the public to gather to hear speeches, shop, worship at temples, and mingle with friends.
• a form of government in which people elect leaders, called representatives, to stand in for them.

a piece of land surrounded on 3 sides with water

• island

• plebeian

• peninsula

earliest attempt by the Romans to create a code of law

• constitution

• the twelve tables

• patriarchal society

Worshiping or believing in more than one god.

• Monotheism
• Polytheism