Ancient Rome GRAPES

This mountain range runs along the Italian peninsula.

• Himalayas

• Alps

• Apennines

• Hindu Kush

True or False: Rome was founded along the Tigris River.

• True

• False

True or False: Ancient Romans worshipped many gods like Jupiter, Pluto, and Neptune.

• True

• False

This monotheistic religion grew during the Roman Republic but was illegal to practice for many years.

• Christianity

• Zoroastrianism

• Polytheism

Gladiators battled at this famous arena that could seat around 50,000 spectators.

• Circus Maximus

• Parthenon

• Agora

• Colosseum

This innovative water supply system brought fresh water into the city.

• Concrete

• Aqueducts

• Colosseum

• Circus Maximus

Senators were elected men who passed laws during this time period.

• Monarchy

• Roman Republic

• Roman Empire

• Pax Romana

Wealthier Roman families were called

• Patricians

• Plebeians

The head of the Roman household was called the ______________.

• Materfamilias

• Paterfamilias

Where did most members of the lower class live in ancient Rome?

• Roman villas

• Near the forum

• Crowded apartments