Pax Romana

Which term best describes the Roman Empire during the Pax Romana?

• Unstable

• democratic

• revolutionary

• prosperous

Which person was part of the Roman bureaucracy?

• The Governor of a province

• wealthy merchant

• common soldier

• temple priest

Which modern nation was once under the control of the Roman Empire

• Greece

• Pakistan

• South Africa

• China

If one Roman citizen had a complaint about another, what was the most likely way the conflict would have been resolved?

• duel to the death

• emperor would have to make a decision

• in a court of law

• richer citizens would always win

The Colosseum was most similar to

• A royal palace

• a large army base

• capitol building in Washington DC

• football stadium

How were gladiator fights different from today's professional sports?

• gladiator fights were much deadlier

• no one was allowed to bet money on gladiator fights

• gladiator fights were less popular

• gladiator fights took place in secret

Which term best describes Roman bridges and aqueducts?

• impermanent

• wooden

• lightweight

• durable

Judging from the images in the movie, what architectural feature was popular among Roman architects?

• the flying buttress

• the arch

• the Gothic steeple

• the steel skeleton

Which happened first?

• Augustus Caesar dies

• The Colosseum is built

• Marcus Aurelius becomes emperor

What is a romance language?

• language based on Latin

• language based on Italian

• language based on Greek

• language used to express love