Ancient Roman

This is a diagram of an architectural invention during the Roman Empire. How did this invention impact Roman Society?

• Defensive barriers protected cities.

• Water power increased business.

• Freshwater was brought to the cities.

• Sewage was dumped outside of the cities.

What impact did the development of paved roads have on the ancient Roman Civilization?

• Roads decreased contact with the outside world

• Roads limited the amount of Roman exploration

• Roads led to increased invasion and war.

• Roads led to increased trade and wealth.

A slave warrior that fought animals and people in public arenas

• regent

• gladiator

• Odocer

• barbarian

Chief Roman god

• Pluto

• Vulcan

• Zeus

• Jupiter

I am a large amphitheater where Romans go to watch combat sports, such as gladiator fights.

• the Colosseum

• the Circus Maximus

• the Pantheon

• the Roman Forum

Which of these building materials that is used today was invented to build large buildings and bridges in ancient Rome?

• plaster

• fiberboard

• concrete

• iron girders

I was the first emperor of Rome.

• Augustus Caesar

• Romulus

• Remus

Which is one of the ways that the Latin language is used today?

• it is used by inventors to name new products

• it is used by scientists to  name plants and animals

• it is used by librarians to keep track of books

• it is used by city planners to name new towns

Who was the Roman General who took over Rome?

• Caesar Augustus

• Caspian

• Julius Ceasar

• Alexander

These images show the deities of Christian and Roman religions. Based on these images, which statement identifies one difference between Christianity and the Roman Religion?

• Christianity was monotheistic, while the Roman religion was polytheistic

• Christianity was polytheistic, while the Roman religion was monotheistic.

• The Roman religion worshiped animal spirits, while Christianity worshiped God.

• The Roman religion incorporated Jewish beliefs, while Christianity did not.