The Legacy of the Roman Empire

What type of Roman sculpture inspired some American artists?

• lifelike statues of famous people

• abstract statues of fanciful beasts

• large statues of horses in action

• humorous statues of children playing

Which term describes Roman artwork made from small pieces of tile, glass, or colored stone?

• cameo

• fresco

• mosaic

• mural

The Romans built aqueducts to carry

• armies.

• merchants.

• ships.

• Water

Which engineering feat connected the city of Rome with territory throughout the empire?

• canals

• roads

• ships

• runners

Which languages are most closely related to Latin?

• Greek and Turkish

• Polish and Russian

• French and Spanish

• German and Danish

Which of the following describes how Latin most influences modern English?

• prefixes and roots

• numeral style

• sentence structure

• alphabet style

Which of these traits did the Stoics value most?

• courage and self control

• imagination and creativity

• personal ambition and wealth

• emotions and pleasure

Which feature of American democracy comes from the Romans?

• All people are born equal.

• Leaders are elected directly by the people.

• Government is based on a written constitution.

• Citizens have certain rights and responsibilities.

Which statement is false about the artform developed or made popular by the Romans.

• Romans created realistic statues and colorful mosaics.

• Romans painted frescoes that might show three dimensional landscapes.

• Romans made decorative glass bottles, developed the arts of gem cutting and metalwork, and created cameos.

• The Romans painted the amazing fresco in the Sistine Chapel.

Which is not an architectural feature developed or made popular by the Romans

• arches

• vaults

• domes

• proverb