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Ancient Rome and the Aqueducts

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the name of chapter 4?

a)

Ancient Greece and the Theater

b)

Ancient Rome and the Aqueducts

c)

Mesopotamia and the Wheel

2.

When Mrs. B's class goes to the next display at the natural history museum, what do they see?

a)

Something that looks like a large tube

b)

A painting of Mrs. Claudia

c)

An old pair of Mr. Josh's socks

3.

The large tube that the class sees is actually a pipe. What is the purpose of the pipe?

a)

As a tunnel for cars to drive through

b)

It's used as a hiding place while playing "Hide and Seek"

c)

To carry water to homes and buildings

4.

The pipe that the class sees is an early type of _______.

a)

hair curler that Ms. Cindy used as a small child

b)

plumbing

c)

game that was played by Roman children

5.

What is ancient Rome known as today?

a)

Italy

b)

Yucaipa

c)

Mars

6.

What did the Roman people build to carry water from lakes and rivers to cities?

a)

Freeways

b)

Channels

c)

Trucks

7.

What other things did the Roman people build to carry water in pipes to the fountains in the cities?

a)

Statues

b)

Ditches

c)

Tunnels and bridges

8.

What do we use to get water from in our houses today?

a)

A faucet

b)

We use a truck driven by Mr. Carlos

c)

We use a barrel that collects rain water

9.

Why was the creation of an aqueduct system important for the Roman people?

a)

It brought water to people who lived far away from a lake or river

b)

It allowed Mrs. Sellars to finally take a bath

c)

It gave the Romans bragging rights over the Mesopotamians

10.

Why is it important for people to have easy access to water?

a)

It helps keep Mrs. Mann smelling clean

b)

It helps keep them clean and healthy

c)

It makes it easier for Mr. Josh to shave his legs