Ancient Rome

What could Roman consuls use to block decisions they disagreed with?

• Decree

• Veto

• Edict

• Petition

What were the Twelve Tables in ancient Rome?

• The first Roman temples

• The first written laws of Rome

• The twelve Roman gods

• The twelve Roman provinces

By 117 CE, which regions did the Roman Empire stretch across?

• Only Europe

• Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East

• Only North Africa

• Only the Middle East

What did the Romans call the Mediterranean Sea?

• Mare Luna

• Mare Nostrum

• Mare Aqua

• Mare Magna

Explain how the construction of roads, forts, and bridges by Roman soldiers contributed to the strength and unity of the Roman Empire.

• It made the empire more isolated and difficult to govern.

• It allowed for faster movement of armies, improved communication, and connected distant parts of the empire.

• It led to the destruction of local cultures.

• It reduced the need for military presence in the provinces.

What was the main purpose of public baths in ancient Rome?

• To provide places for bathing, exercising, and socializing

• To serve as marketplaces

• To hold political meetings

• To store food supplies

What material did the Romans develop that allowed them to create massive, durable structures?

• Wood

• Concrete

• Marble

• Brick

How did the Roman network of roads benefit the empire?

• It made farming easier

• It helped soldiers, traders, and messengers move quickly across vast distances

• It provided more land for building houses

• It improved the taste of food

What was one way religion helped unify the Roman Empire?

• By creating new languages

• By giving people a shared belief system

• By building roads

• By inventing new technology

Which language spoken by the Romans became the foundation for many modern languages such as Spanish, French, and Italian?

• Greek

• Latin

• Arabic

• German