Chapter 1, Lesson 1: Pax Romana

During a history club meeting, Keithan asked Maverick, "When did the period of Pax Romana begin in Ancient Rome?" What is the correct answer?

• 100 B.C.E.

• 27 B.C.E.

• 44 B.C.E.

• 1 C.E.

Lillyauna and Aaliyah are researching ancient civilizations for their history project. They discover that the Romans became experts in certain engineering skills. What did the Romans excel at building?

• Building pyramids

• Engineering roads, aqueducts, bridges, and harbors

• Constructing skyscrapers

• Making ships

During a visit to a museum, Cillian sees a display labeled "Roman bust." What is a Roman bust?

• A painting of a landscape

• A sculpted head, neck, and upper chest

• A type of mosaic

• A wall painting

While visiting an ancient historical site, Alton and Samantha noticed the structure shown in the image. Which architectural element is most prominent in this structure?

• Complex stone reliefs and detailed carvings

• Transparent glass facades

• Sloped thatched roofing

• Exposed metal framework

During an art class, Natalie and William learned about different art techniques. Their teacher showed them a famous ceiling painting and asked, "Which of the following best describes a fresco?"

• A painting done on wet plaster

• A sculpture made of marble

• A drawing on paper

• A photograph of a building

Valentino and Miles are visiting a historical site in Rome. They come across "The Mouth of the Truth." What would they most likely see?

• A large stone face with an open mouth

• A tall tower with a clock

• A garden full of flowers

• A golden statue of a horse

Jaxon and McKenna are visiting Rome and want to experience what ancient Romans enjoyed at the Colosseum. What types of events would they have seen there?

• Only musical concerts

• Fights between gladiators, contests between men and animals, and mock naval battles

• Only religious ceremonies

• Only sports competitions

Lacey, Izzy, and Carlos are visiting the Colosseum in Rome. As they explore, they notice a maze of chambers, tunnels, and elevators under the arena floor. Why do you think these underground structures were built?

• To store food for the audience

• To hide treasures

• To move gladiators, animals, and props quickly and secretly during events

• To keep the arena cool

Choose the correct name for the building in the image.

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Pantheon

Vatican

Colosseum

During a class trip to a history museum, Ayden and Tucker saw this impressive Roman structure. Which Roman structure is shown here?

• Colosseum

• Pantheon

• Parthenon

• Aqueduct