Ancient Rome Virtual Learning

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What was one of the main reasons for building Roman roads?

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to allow Rome's armies to travel quickly across the empire

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Why did the Roman republic have three branches of government?

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They provided a system of checks and balances.

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How were Hammurabi's Code and the Roman Twelve Tables similar?

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Both were displayed in public places for all to see.

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How did the Romans get fresh water to their large cities?

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They built aqueducts to carry it from the countryside.

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What do we call the Roman age of peace, prosperity, and expansion?

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Pax Romana

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What is the name of this great Roman achievement? Options: Stupa, Coliseum, Ziggurat, Pathenon

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Coliseum

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What building material did the Romans invent to help them build bigger and more stable structures?

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cement

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What Roman achievement does the picture emphasize?

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dome

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Which Roman achievement is depicted above?

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arch

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What was the name of the elite social class in Rome?

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Patricians