Architecture & Engineering
Geography
Pax Romana
Republic & Government
Hodgepodge
100
The Romans were experts at building these which allowed them to build bigger buildings with added structural support.
arches
100
Seen in purple the Roman Empire extended into Asia Minor and Africa, but took up mainly major parts of what continent?
Europe
100
Pax Romana literally translates to "Roman _______."
Peace
100
Early on the Romans had a representative _________ with people electing people to represent them on their behalf.
democracy
100
While there were a number of languages spoken within the empire, this was the main language of the Romans.
Latin
200
Gladiators took the stage at this center for entertainment. Thumbs up or thumbs down from the crowd!
The Colosseum
200
The city of Rome today can be found in what modern day country?
Italy
200
During the Pax Romana expansion in land area increased. The Romans managed to conquer as far north as what land area seen on the map?
Britain
200
Citizens of Rome distinguished themselves from slaves and other noncitizens by wearing a _________.
toga
200
The Roman diet revolved around three Mediterranean staples: grain, olives and ________ which were used to make wine.
grapes
300
Aqueducts were used to transport what important natural resource from the mountains into the city?
water
300
This sea seen here was a very important body of water for the Romans.
Mediterranean Sea
300
During the Pax Romana, the Romans were able to engineer many _________ for movement of troops and communication.
roads
300
The aristocracy (wealthy class) dominated the early Roman Republic. In Roman society, the aristocrats were known as_________.
patricians
300
Going to a club for a workout and a sweat in the sauna, for example, was originally a Roman idea. Romans like to go to the public _______. They were places where people could go to socialize, exercise, read, and relax, as well as get clean.
baths
400
The Pantheon built by the Romans has a unique _______ with a hole at the top, which stretches 142 feet!
dome
400
The area of Gaul was conquered by the Romans. What modern day country is Gaul located in?
France
400
Pax Romana was a golden age of arts, literature and technology.
True or False
true
400
This body of government was first created as a 100-member advisory group for the Roman kings.
senate
400
Seen here: Romans loved what types of races, which were held on special racetracks called circuses.
chariot races
500
The Romans were expert builders and their ________ is very strong as they used volcanic ash as an ingredient in their mix to construct impressive engineering accomplishments.
concrete
500
The Romans conquered areas of North Africa/ Carthage. What direction is the continent of Africa from Rome's main base in modern Italy?
south
500
Under this man's rule the empire saw a time of great expansion and prosperity.
Augustus
500
One of the creations of the Roman Republic was the idea of equality under the law. In 449 B.C.E., government leaders carved some of Rome's most important laws into 12 great tablets. The Twelve _______, as they came to be known, were the first Roman laws put in writing.
Tables
500
__________ was an accomplished military leader . His many successful military campaigns gained him broad support and popularity among the common people.
No... he did not conquer Las Vegas
Caesar