Roman Achievements

What was the purpose of this structure?

• Acted as a marketplace where civilians discussed politics

• Was a temple for their chief god Jupiter

• Carried water from the Apennine Mountains to the city of Rome

• It was an arena that hosted the gladiator games.

What 2 elements of the Parthenon indicate that it had both Greek and Roman influence?

• Arches

• Columns

• Dome

• Made of marble

All of the following are examples of Rome's Public Health System EXCEPT

• Medical Schools

• Veterinary Hospitals

• Public Baths

• Water supply systems

Which of the following is NOT a Romance language?

• English

• French

• Romanian

• Portuguese

What took place in the Circus Maximus?

• Gladiator fights

• Public Debate

• Roman Senate Mettings

• Chariot Racing

The Aeneid tells the story of a Trojan war hero who eventually founds the city of Rome. Who wrote this great epic?

• Ovid

• Pindar

• Virgil

• Homer

Which major aspect of United States law has its roots in Roman Law?

• Innocent until proven guilty

• Defendent has a right to an attorney

• Reasonable Search and Seizure

• Freedom of Religion

What was put on public display in this structure?

• Prisoners sentenced to die.

• The Twelve Tables

• Scores from Gladiator Contests

• The Ten Commandments

All of the following are contributions of Claudius Ptolemy EXCEPT​ ​ ​ ​ ​

• A Heliocentric theory of the universe.

• A Geocentric theory of the universe.

• Advancements in Trigonometry

• Longitudes and Latitudes for 8000 locations