Roman Achievements and Entertainment Notes Review

What is the chief chariot racing stadium in Rome?

• Circus Maximus

• Forum

• Colosseum

• Pantheon

What is the main material used to build the Colosseum?

• Brick

• Wood

• Marble

• Stone

What is the purpose of aqueducts in ancient Rome?

• To house gladiator games

• To transport goods

• To carry water to cities

• To provide entertainment

What is the Roman invention that is a mixture of lime and water with volcanic sand and pebbles?

• Mosaic

• Marble

• Plaster

• Concrete

What is the structure that evolved from the arch and is a ceiling or roof?

• Pillar

• Beam

• Dome

• Column

What is the system of pipes and channels that carried water to Roman cities?

• Irrigation

• Aqueducts

• Sewers

• Canals

What is the Roman invention that had 365 ¼ days and is the basis of our modern calendar?

• Greek Calendar

• Mayan Calendar

• Chinese Calendar

• Roman Calendar

Which language is not a Latin-based (Romance) language?

• German

• Spanish

• Italian

• French

What is the numeric system developed by the Romans?

• Arabic numerals

• Roman numerals

• Greek numerals

• Babylonian numerals

What is the curved structure that can hold a lot of weight?

• Beam

• Dome

• Arch

• Pillar