Ancient Civilization Quiz: Rome

Rome is an inland _________.

• island

• mountain range

• city-state

• state

Rome was protected from invaders due to natural ______.

Rome has a prosperous year-long agriculture due to _______.

• Mild climate conditions

• Abundance of farmers

• Irrigation system of aqueducts

• Lots of fertilizer

Aqueducts allowed water flow to public fountains using a covered ________ over a bridge.

Only the ______ had private access to clean water.

What two mountain ranges acted as natural barriers to Rome?

• Alps

• Rockies

• Appennine

• Smokies

For more than 1,000 years, the Roman Empire spanned across what three continents?

• Europe

• Asia

• South America

• Africa

Roman mythology had many _____ and goddesses.

Rome's civilization prospered in many ways due to specialized jobs such as ______. (Mark all that apply.)

• farmers

• engineers

• teachers

• astronauts

Explain in your own words why Rome's civilization is considered one of history's largest and most powerful.