Ancient Rome Study Guide

What ancient Roman building, completed in 80 A.D., could fit 50,000 people?

• Forum

• Colloseum

• Acropolis

• Parthenon

What language did the ancient Romans speak, read and write?

• Latin

• Cuneiform

• Hieroglyphics

• Hebrew

The Romans built these to carry water to the cities.

• Aqueducts

• Roads

• Buckets

• Chariots

What Roman invention was used to make strong buildings & roads?

• Concrete

• Roman roads

• Steel

• Iron beams

This group of people made up the wealthiest social class in ancient Rome.

• Patricians

• Plebeians

• Slaves

• Women

Farmers and merchants were part of this social group.

• Patricians

• Plebeians

• Slaves

• Women

What were the two branches of Roman government that helped create laws?

• Senate and House of Representatives

• Consuls and Senate

• Assembly and Senate

• Consuls and Assembly

What was the name of the first written set of Roman laws?

• Twelve Tables

• Consuls

• The Forum

• The Colosseum

What were the name of the two elected leaders that helped run the Roman government?

• Consuls

• Patricians

• Plebeians

• Twelve Tables

What type of landform is Italy?

• Island

• Continent

• Peninsula

• Mountain