Architecture
Culture
Roads, Government, and Art
Geography
100
What is an example of one of the greatest examples of Roman architecture that still exists today?
The Colosseum
100
What was a natural resource that was found in ancient Rome?
Trees
100
What was Roman art called that is depicted in this image?
Mosaics
100
Ancient Rome was located on a peninsula in what country?
Europe
200
What architectural feature was used in the construction of ancient Roman buildings?
Arch
200
What are two crops that grew well in ancient Rome?
Olives and Grapes
200
What natural resource were mosaics made out of?
Colorful stone tiles
200
Where did the ancient Romans trade?
The Mediterranean Sea
300
What was the large stone bridge-like structure that carried water from a water source down to cities in ancient Rome called?
Aqueduct
300
What was farming like in ancient Rome?
Limited because of the geography of Rome.
300
What type of government did the ancient Romans have?
A Representative Democracy
300
What river was the Roman civilization established next to?
Tiber River
400
Why did the ancient Romans need aqueducts?
It was hard for people in town to get clean water for drinking and washing.
400
The abundance of trees allowed Romans to become experts at what job?
Shipbuilders
400
What are two reasons why the ancient Romans built roads?
To help with trade and to get soldiers from Rome to other areas.
400
What is the name of the modern-day city that Rome was located in?
Italy
500
Bonus: How many arches were used in the Colosseum?
Over 300
500
Bonus: What are two jobs that the ancient Romans had?
Road builders, Fishers, Artists, Farmers, Soldiers. Shipbuilders
500
What do you call a government in which the people vote for (elect) a smaller group of citizens to make the rules and laws for everyone?
Representative Democracy
500
Was the land in Rome flat and good for farming, or rocky, mountainous, and dry?
Rocky, mountainous, and dry