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Contributions of Ancient Rome

Total questions: 12

Worksheet time: 9mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is NOT another word for a contribution?

a)
gift
b)
achievement
c)
invention
d)
problem
2.

The Romans established a new system of government where leaders were elected to avoid the rule of a single monarch. What is this system called? (HINT: it is mentioned in our pledge)

a)

democracy

b)

justice

c)

monarchy

d)

republic

3.
One of the greatest achievements of Ancient Rome was a channel made of stone, concrete, etc. that carried water from the source to the area needing it. What is this contribution?
a)
river
b)
aqueduct
c)
bridge
d)
colosseum
4.

Many of today's languages are derived from the Roman's Latin language. Use the chart to determine the best definition of the word, benefit.

a)

something with water

b)

something that you can hear

c)

something that is good for you

d)

something that is bad for you

5.
What invention contributed to the strength and durability of buildings in the Roman Empire?
a)
brick
b)
glue
c)
concrete
d)
lumber or wood
6.
Because of Rome's control of the regions around the Mediterranean Sea, it is known as a/an ___.
a)
city
b)
country
c)
empire
d)
state
7.

What type of event was commonly held at the Circus Maximus, which could accommodate around 150,000 spectators?

a)

gladiator fights

b)

chariot races

c)

theatrical performances

d)

animal hunts

8.

The Colosseum is a famous landmark known for its historical significance. What type of achievement does it represent?

a)

literature

b)

architecture

c)

politics

d)

farming

9.
Trained fighters who might be slaves or free men were called ___.
a)
Charioteers
b)
Gladiators
c)
Architects
d)
Poets
10.
TRUE or FALSE: Most Romans bathed in the privacy of their own homes because aqueducts carried water to individual homes.
a)
True
b)
False
11.

Which Roman structure was primarily used for gladiator contests?

a)

Pantheon

b)

Forum

c)

Colosseum

d)

Aqueduct

12.

The Roman numeral system is still used today in certain contexts. What is the Roman numeral for 50?

a)

M

b)

L

c)

C

d)

D