Roman Arts and Entertainment

What is the term used to describe the mixture of Greek and Roman ideas?

• Hellenistic

• Greco-Roman

• Classical

• Renaissance

Which of the following Roman poets wrote an epic poem called the Aeneid?

• Virgil

• Horace

• Ovid

• Pliny the Elder

Which philosopher and politician wrote many letters and essays on topics such as oratory, politics, law, and government?

• Cicero

• Marcus Aurelius

• Plutarch

• Livy

What type of structure did the Romans create to carry river water to cities for use by the people?

• Aqueduct

• Bridge

• Harbor

• Road

Which scientist created the geocentric model of the universe?

• Ptolemy

• Pliny the Elder

• Cicero

• Tacitus

What were the most popular public entertainments in Rome?

• Racing and gladiator contests

• Theater performances and musical concerts

• Circus acts and acrobatics

Who were the main participants in gladiator contests?

• Emperors and nobles

• Wealthy patricians and government officials

• Slaves and prisoners of war

What was unique about the Colosseum?

• It had seating for over 50,000 people

• It had a labyrinth of underground compartments and exit points

• It was an engineering masterpiece

• All of the above