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WorksheetsRome 1.4
Total questions: 19
Worksheet time: 10mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
The Colosseum is an example of great ________________ that survives today.
a)
concrete
b)
architecture
c)
engineering
2.
Romans invented _________________ a building material they used for roads.
a)
bricks
b)
rocks
c)
concrete
d)
clay
3.
Roman public baths with heated waters show that the Romans were excellent ______________________.
a)
engineers
b)
doctors
c)
architectes
d)
bathers
4.
What is a curved ceiling formed by rows of arches built against one another called?
a)
Arches
b)
Domes
c)
Vaults
d)
Atrium
5.
What did Roman engineers build to bring water from the hills into the cities?
a)
Canals
b)
Ditches
c)
Underground pipes
d)
Aqueducts
6.
What system did Roman engineers build to connect the empire?
a)
Aqueducts
b)
Roads
c)
Arches
d)
Sewers
7.
What did Roman cities use to remove waste?
a)
Aqueducts
b)
Arches
c)
Sewers
d)
Vaults
8.
What language was used in the Roman Catholic church?
a)
Latin
b)
Italian
c)
Greek
d)
English
9.
Why did the Romans persecute the early Christians?
a)
Because they looked different.
b)
Because they liked them.
c)
Because they were afraid they would get too much power.
d)
Because they believed in Jesus's teachings.
10.
1. All of the following were contributions of the Roman Civilization except
a)
philosophy
b)
law
c)
engineering
d)
republic
11.
Which of these is not an example of Roman Engineering?
a)
Aqueducts
b)
Roads
c)
Colloseum
d)
Base number system 10
12.
the legacy of Rome included.......
a)
architecture and engineering
b)
dress making
c)
computer technology
d)
water sports
13.
An aqueduct is......
a)
an ancient leader
b)
a city
c)
systems to carry water
d)
a pizza topping
14.
the Romans excelled at........
a)
making food
b)
buildings and engineering
c)
sports
d)
art
15.
Which of the following is an example of how Roman law has impacted the legal system in the U.S.?
a)
there are numerous Latin legal terms still in use
b)
the U.S. Constitution was originally written in Latin
c)
there are many courts in the U.S. that use Latin as their official language
d)
the U.S. Constitution is based on the Twelve Tables of Roman law
16.
Which was a major accomplishment of Romans in the field of transportation and helped them to maintain their vast empire?
a)
they built numerous canals to connect different parts of the empire
b)
they built a large network of roads throughout the empire
c)
they were the first civilization to build ocean-going ships
d)
they domesticated animals such as the horse to use as a method of transportation
17.
English is not a _________________ language, but it has words with Latin roots.
a)
Greek
b)
Romance
c)
fancy
d)
Grecian
18.
Structures built by the government for the people's use, such as bridges and roads, are called
a)
multicultural
b)
unified
c)
public works
d)
tunnels
19.
Roman law has influenced American Law by
a)
A. influencing modern law codes
b)
B. saying all citizens are equal under the law
c)
C. creating a system of Judges and juries
d)
both A & B
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