Ancient Rome Review

NAME THAT CONTRIBUTION: Constructed to bring freshwater from a distant location to the city of Rome

• aqueducts

• the Roman Colosseum

• roads

• representative democracy

NAME THAT CONTRIBUTION: allowed for the ancient Romans to trade and travel easier and for better trade

• aqueducts

• the Roman Colosseum

• roads

• representative democracy

NAME THAT CONTRIBUTION: a type of democracy where elected officials represent a group of people

• aqueducts

• the Roman Colosseum

• roads

• representative democracy

What architectural feature did the ancient Romans use in the construction of their buildings?

• arches

• pyramids

• adobe

• columns

In what kind of government do people vote for or elect representatives to make their rules and laws for them?

• a dynasty

• a direct democracy

• a representative democracy

• a monarchy

What are two kinds of art that were displayed on ancient Roman buildings?

• pottery

• sculptures

• marble

• clay

• mosaics

Ancient Greece and Rome were located on a peninsula surrounded by which body of water?

• the Pacific Ocean

• the Mediterranean Sea

• the Atlantic Ocean

• the Nile River

Ancient Rome was located next to the _________ River.

• Nile

• Amazon

• Huang He

• Tiber

Ancient Rome had cities that were built on many -

• hills

• deserts

• prairies

• beaches

How did the people of Rome adapt to their environment? (Choose all that apply)

• The Romans farmed in limited rich soil available in mountains and hills.

• The Romans developed aqueducts to bring freshwater to the people living in major cities.

• The Romans farmed in large flat areas of land that covered most of the Italian Peninsula

• The Romans traded widely across the Mediterranean Sea to access resources they could not otherwise.