Religion
How many major Greek gods were there?
Twelve
What did we build that was modeled after the Roman version?
Aqueducts
Who was the most powerful in Rome's hierarchy?
Senators
What were gladiators?
People who fought for the entertainment of others
What is a praetor?
A judge that is below a consul
Who was the king of the Roman gods?
Jupiter
Instead of just letting the ground get worn down, Romans built what thing?
Roads
What laws does the US have that is similar to ancient Roman laws?
People can have a lawyer to represent them, people are seen as innocent until proven guilty, all evidence is reviewed before decision
Who became the gladiators?
Slaves, prisoners of war, and volunteers.
What is a polis?
A Greek city-state
What is the name of a religion with many gods?
Polytheism
What did Roman citizens do that people still do in the US?
Elect their leaders
What type of story are The Illiad and The Odyssey?
Epics
What is comedy?
One of the main forms of Greek Theatre
What is the word for all of the gods of a religion?
Pantheon
What is a similarity between ancient Roman government and the modern US government?
We are a republic - we elect people to represent us
What is a triumvirate?
A government where three people share the power
How did Greek religion affect art in the modern world?
We still look at their art a lot
What is the relationship between gladiators and the people Romans conquered?
Conquered people were sometimes forced to become gladiators
What is a republic?
A government where citizens elect people to represent them and rule