Ancient Rome Vocabulary Practice

What is the purpose of an aqueduct?

• To transport water over long distances

• To hold gladiatorial contests

• To serve as a marketplace

• To lead the Roman army

Who were referred to as barbarians by the Romans?

• People who lived outside the Roman Empire

• Members of the wealthy upper class

• Trained fighters in the Colosseum

• The group of all the gods and goddesses

What was a circus used for in ancient Rome?

• Chariot races

• Transporting water

• Holding gladiatorial contests

• Serving as a marketplace

Who had the right to vote as a Roman citizen?

• Freeborn men

• Commoners or lower-class citizens

• Members of the wealthy upper class

• Trained fighters in the Colosseum

Where were gladiatorial contests held in Rome?

• Colosseum

• Aqueduct

• Pantheon

• Circus

What was the role of a consul in ancient Rome?

• Supervise the government and lead the army

• Make laws and advise the consuls

• Transport water over long distances

• Serve as a marketplace

What is an empire?

• A group of territories or nations under a single ruler or government

• A large oval shaped stadium

• The center of public life in ancient Rome

• A period of relative peace and stability in the Roman Empire

What was the function of a forum in ancient Rome?

• Serve as a marketplace and meeting place

• Hold gladiatorial contests and public spectacles

• Make laws and advise the consuls

• Transport water over long distances

Who were trained to fight in public arenas for entertainment?

• Gladiators

• Senators

• Patricians

• Plebeians

What does the term 'pantheon' refer to?

• The group of all the gods and goddesses of a particular religion

• People who lived outside the Roman Empire

• A large amphitheater in Rome

• A period of relative peace and stability in the Roman Empire