valley
the low area between two hills
aqueduct
carried water into the city of Rome
Forum
home of the Senate and many Roman templest and markets
strait
a narrow passage of water that separates larger bodies of water; there is one between the Mediterranean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean
scroll
a piece of parchment that could be written on and rolled up
civil war
a war between groups in the same country
arch
a curved structure that might support a bridge
continent
Europe, Africa, or Asia are examples
surface
the top layer; made of the smooth stones on a Roman Road
emperor
a person who rules an empire; Caesar Augustus was Rome's first one
religious ceremony
a holy or sacred practice; how the Romans honored their gods
Forum
home of the Senate and many Roman temples and markets
empire
a group of countries or territories under the control of one ruler
province
areas conquered by another country; in the Roman Empire, examples include Gaul, Carthage, and Egypt
mountain rage
Hannibal crossed one with elephants
pillar
columns on buildings; also a straight structure that might support a bridge
patron
someone who gives money to artist and writers so that they can create works of art
List five things August did to improve life in Rome
1. He named new governors for the provinces
2. He paid soldiers more money
3. He made the army a good place to work
4. He build good roads
5. He rebuilt old buildings
List 5 things you would see if you were walking through Ancient Rome.
1. I would see an aquaduct
2. I would see a bridge.
3. I would see arches.
4. I would see theaters.
5. I would see temples.
6. I would see Roman Roads
7. I would see people wearing togas.
Why did the skeleton go to the party alone?
Because he had no body to go with
How do you fix a broken pumpkin?
With a pumpkin patch!
Why are ghosts bad at lying?
Because you can see right through them!
How do you make a skeleton laugh?
Tickle his funny bone!
What is a mummy's favorite music?
whap music
What do you call a witch at the beach?
a sand- which!