Ancient Roman Achievements

What was the language of the Ancient Romans?

• French

• Latin

• Spanish

• German

Name two English words that are derived from Latin.

• Banana, Elephant

• Doctor, Book

• Water, Mother

• Spectator, Aquarium

What is one reason many English words are derived from Latin?

• Latin was the official language of England.

• Latin was the language of the Roman Empire, and the Roman Empire had a significant influence on English.

• English people spoke Latin in daily life.

• Latin was the language of the Greek philosophers.

During whose reign was the calendar reformed to 365 days per year?

• Julius Caesar

• Augustus Caesar

• Numa Pompilius

• Sosigenes

What are the months of January, March, May, and June named after?

• Gods and goddesses

• Important numbers

• Roman leaders

• Animals

What is one reason the English names for the months are taken from Latin words?

• Latin sounds more sophisticated.

• Latin was the official language of England.

• The Roman Empire had a significant influence on the English language.

• Latin words are easier to pronounce.

What did the United States government inherit from the Twelve Tables?

• The idea of anonymous accusations

• The concept of innocence until proven guilty

• The belief in social equality

• The Roman calendar

According to the Twelve Tables, was everyone equal in Ancient Rome? Explain.

• Yes, because everyone had the same rights.

• No, because distinct social classes existed among the people.

• Yes, because of the influence of Christianity.

• No, because only men had rights.

Why might one say 'the development of law was Rome's greatest and most enduring accomplishment'?

• Because Roman law was the first legal system in the world.

• Because their laws highlighted justice and individual rights of people.

• Because it promoted inequality.

• Because it was not influential.

Name one improvement the Romans made on the architecture they had learned from other civilizations.

• Invention of the dome

• Use of columns

• Introduction of arches

• Creation of concrete