The Legacy of the Roman Empire

Based on the passage 'The Legacy of the Roman Empire,' what were some ways the people of the Roman Empire were connected?

• They were connected by Roman law, Roman customs, and Roman military might.

• They were connected only by their love of art and music.

• They were connected by their dislike of Roman leaders.

• They were connected by their isolation from other cultures.

What marked the end of the ancient world and the beginning of the Middle Ages, according to the passage 'The Legacy of the Roman Empire'?

• The fall of Rome marked the end of the ancient world and the beginning of the Middle Ages.

• The discovery of America marked the end of the ancient world and the beginning of the Middle Ages.

• The invention of the printing press marked the end of the ancient world and the beginning of the Middle Ages.

• The rise of the Ottoman Empire marked the end of the ancient world and the beginning of the Middle Ages.

In the passage 'The Legacy of the Roman Empire,' what aspects of Roman culture continue to influence modern society?

• Art, architecture and engineering, language and writing, philosophy, law, and citizenship.

• Only Roman military strategies and weaponry.

• Roman cuisine and traditional clothing styles exclusively.

• Ancient Roman myths and legends as the sole influence.

According to the passage 'The Legacy of the Roman Empire', what does the introduction suggest the lesson will cover regarding the fall of the Roman Empire?

• How and why the Roman Empire fell

• The daily life of Roman citizens

• The architecture of the Roman Empire

• The military conquests of Rome

What is an aqueduct?

• A structure built to carry water over long distances.

• A type of ancient Roman ship.

• A tool used for measuring land.

• A festival celebrated in ancient Rome.

What does corruption mean?

• Dishonest or fraudulent conduct by those in power, typically involving bribery.

• A system of government based on laws.

• A process of economic development.

• A method of scientific research.

What does decline mean?

• A gradual and continuous loss of strength, numbers, quality, or value.

• A sudden increase in strength or value.

• A process of making something stronger.

• A method of improving quality.

What is an empire?

• A group of states or countries under a single supreme authority, formerly especially an emperor or empress.

• A small village ruled by a mayor.

• A single city with no external territories.

• A democratic alliance of independent nations.

What is a mosaic?

• A picture or pattern produced by arranging together small colored pieces of hard material, such as stone, tile, or glass.

• A type of musical instrument used in orchestras.

• A traditional dance performed during festivals.

• A style of writing used in ancient manuscripts.

What is philosophy?

• The study of the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence.

• A branch of mathematics dealing with numbers.

• A type of physical exercise.

• A style of painting.