Ancient Rome

The original border of the Roman Empire ran from England, through Europe and across North Africa to the _____.

• Mediterranean Sea

• Black Sea

• Indian Ocean

• Atlantic Ocean

How did Roman scientists and engineers help make buildings and monuments that have been able to be preserved over thousands of years?

• They imported the best materials from across the world

• They made plain, solid buildings

• They used special tools made by Roman inventors

• They developed special formulas for cement and concrete

What is a long poem that tells a dramatic story?

• An epic

• A Haiku

• A verse

• A sonnet

How did a person become a slave in the Roman Empire?

• They were born a slave if they belonged to a certain family

• They were polytheistic or believed in more than one god

• They were captured in war

• They only served one term in the Roman military

The word "limes" mean _______, and it is used to measure ______.

• Path; boundaries

• Road; miles

• Survey; territory

• Frontier; borders

A(n) ______ studies the relationship between rocks or landforms and the people who used them or lived among them.

• Historical Archaeologists

• Underwater Archaeologist

• Geoarchaeologist

• Archaeologist

How did ancient Romans make buildings and monuments that have stood for over thousands of years?

• They imported the best materials from across the world

• They made plain, solid buildings

• They used special tools made by Roman inventors

• They developed special formulas for cement and concrete

Explain how the government of Ancient Rome was organized. What role did the Senate, consuls, and assemblies play in Roman society? How did Roman citizens participate in government?

Ancient Romans believed in many gods and goddesses. Choose one Roman god or goddess and explain their role in Roman society. How did Romans show respect and worship towards their gods?

The Roman military played a crucial role in the expansion and maintenance of the Roman Empire. How was the Roman army organized, and what strategies helped them conquer such a large territory?