Ancient Rome

What natural geographical features protected Rome from invasion?

• The Alps, Mediterranean Sea, and Italian Peninsula

• The Himalayas, Indian Ocean, and Tibetan Plateau

• The Euphrates River and the Tigris River

What is the correct order of the Roman systems of government, starting with the earliest?

• Empire>Monarchy>Republic

• Monarchy>Republic>Empire

• Empire>Democracy>Republic

Which best describes a republic?

• A king rules over all with unlimited power

• Rulers are born to the job and govern with unlimited power

• Citizens have the right to choose people to represent them

The Romans borrowed the polytheistic religious system of what civilization?

• Greeks

• Egyptians

• Phoenicians

What basic Roman principle from the Republic era is reflected in our U.S. government today?

• One ruler with unlimited power within the government

• Women having voting rights

• Checks and balances to limit power within the government

What purpose did a Roman aqueduct serve?

• It connected all parts of the Roman empire

• It brought water from the hills to Roman cities

• It held up the domed roofs in the temples

What is the Pax Romana?

• A time of peace and prosperity in Rome.

• A time of civil war in Rome.

• A time of government change in Rome.

Which of these describes a central belief of Christianity?

• polytheism

• agnosticism

• monotheism

What is the holy book of the Christian faith?

• The Torah

• The Bible

• The Qu'ran

Which of these Roman structures has a design similar to those used in modern athletic stadiums?

• The Pantheon

• The Roman Forum

• The Colosseum