Exploring the Roman Empire

From 509 BC to 27 BC Rome had what type of government?

• Republic

• Monarchy

• Dictatorship

• Communist

What Roman architectural contribution allowed the construction of higher, more stable structures such as the aqueducts and the Colosseum?

• columns

• arches

• lintels

• marble

What was the primary governing body of the Roman Republic?

• The Senate

• The Assembly

• The Consuls

• The Emperor

Which architectural feature is most associated with Roman architecture?

• Flying buttresses

• Domes

• Pyramids

• Pagodas

What was the main unit of the Roman army?

• Phalanx

• Cohort

• Legion

• Brigade

Which of the following was a common feature in Roman houses?

• Tatami mats

• Central heating

• Atrium

• Thatched roofs

Who were the two officials elected to lead the Roman Republic each year?

• Senators

• Consuls

• Praetors

• Tribunes

What is the name of the large amphitheater in Rome that could hold up to 50,000 spectators?

• The Parthenon

• The Colosseum

• The Pantheon

• The Circus Maximus

What was the primary weapon used by Roman soldiers?

• Longbow

• Gladius

• Spear

• Crossbow

What was a common staple food in the diet of ancient Romans?

• Rice

• Potatoes

• Bread

• Corn