Roman Science and Art Review

What Roman scientist mapped many stars?

• Spartacus

• Augustus

• Ptolemy

• Tacitus

What did Romans build to connect every part of the empire?

• roads

• arches

• canals

• cables

Aqueducts were used to bring what important resource to Roman cities?

• slaves

• water

• troops

• food

What was another term for Roman numbers?

• vaults

• arches

• aqueducts

• numerals

What is NOT a way that Roman roads helped the empire?

• They allowed troops to be rushed to trouble spots.

• They made long distance trade easier.

• They brought fresh water to Roman cities.

• They sped up communication.

What is one obstacle the Romans faced when building their roads?

• foreign armies

• deep valleys

• a lack of stone

• a shortage of slaves

How did Roman statues differ from Greek statues?

• they were more realistic

• they were made of bronze

• they were all religious

• they didn't show people

The Romans were the first to use what mixture of volcanic ash, lime, and water?

• asphalt

• caulk

• concrete

• rubber

What epic poem tells the story of the founding of Rome?

• Arabian Nights

• Aeneid

• Canterbury Tales

• The Tale of Genji

Livy and Tacitus wrote about what subject?

• history

• astronomy

• government

• philosophy