Ancient Rome

A wealthy, upperclass person in the Ancient Roman Republic

• patrician

• plebian

• counsul

• dictator

A structure that carries water over long distances

• colosseum
• dome
• aqueduct
• arch

An ordinary citizen in the ancient Roman Republic

• patrician
• plebian
• counsul
• mercenary

A person elected to rule the Roman Republic for a short period in time of emergency

• emperor
• king
• counsul
• dictator

Which group most heavily influenced Roman art and architecture?

• Babylonians
• Greeks
• Egyptians
• Persians

Who were the two main characters in the story that tells the beginnings of Rome?

• Romulus & Remus
• Zeus & Hera
• Ronulus & Roman
• Bill & Ted

Which of the following would you NOT see during a day at the Roman circus?

• Clowns squeezing into a tiny chariot
• Gladiator fights
• Bread given to all people
• Wild animals from other nations

Which of the following was NOT true for women in Ancient Rome?

• Had power over all family matters
• Often married young
• Sometimes went to school, but not often.
• Could not enter politics

Which of the following is NOT a reason that led to the fall of the Roman Empire?

• Empire was hard to defend because of size.

• The economy was failing.

• Invasions from barbarian tribes.

• Science convinced people the earth was flat and they fell off the edge.

How did Rome respond to losing a battle?

• They retreated and never returned to that area again.

• Soldiers would burn the surrounding countryside.

• Rome would send a bigger army the next time.

• They paid the victor for protection.