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What was the Colosseum used for?

• Art exhibitions

• Science experiments

• Sporting events

• Musical concerts

Where was the gathering place for politicians, war heroes, and religious leaders?

• The Decline of Rome

• The Forum

• The Senate

• The Colosseum

Who were the elected leaders called in ancient Rome?

• Consuls

• Senators

• Emperors

• Gladiators

What did the Romans invent that is still used by engineers today?

• Steel

• Concrete

• Wood

• Brick

Who conquered huge areas and added greatly to the Roman Empire?

• Julius Caesar

• Mark Antony

• Cleopatra

• Octavian

What happened to Julius Caesar in 44 B.C.?

• He was killed by a small group of Roman leaders

• He became the only ruler

• He fell in love with Cleopatra

• He won a civil war

Who became the first emperor of Rome after winning a war against Mark Antony?

• Julius Caesar

• Cleopatra

• Octavian

• Mark Antony

What was the role of gladiators in ancient Rome?

• Religious leaders

• Criminals who fought for their lives in front of huge crowds

• War heroes

• Politicians

What did the Decline of Rome begin with?

• Invasion from Germany

• Conquest of Egypt

• Civil war

• Fall of the Colosseum

What did Octavian change his name to after becoming the first emperor of Rome?

• Julius Caesar

• Mark Antony

• Caesar Augustus

• Cleopatra