Vocabulary
What does the word pillar mean?
a. tall columns that support a building or roof
b. important or upstanding members of a community
c. structures that are well protected
a. tall columns that support a building or roof
What was one of the types of government in ancient Rome?
Emperor, Roman Republic, or King (monarchy)
Who was the "top god"?
Jupiter
True or False:
A legend is a true story that can be proven true.
False
True or False:
The decline of Rome was due to German tribes invading Rome and soldiers not wanting to fight.
True
What is an example of an artifact?
a. a new book about Rome
b. Pottery found in the Pompeii ruins
c. a modern drawing of Rome
b. Pottery found in the Pompeii ruins
What present-day country is Rome located in?
Italy
Who was the messenger of the gods?
Mercury
What are the names of the brothers in legend about the beginning of ancient Rome?
Romulus and Remus
True or False:
When Rome conquered Carthage, they still shared trade routes with each other.
False. Rome controlled all of Carthage's trade routes.
What does uncivilized mean?
a. an unsettled place without modern social systems
b. a form of government
c. a group of people in Rome
a. an unsettled place without modern social systems
How did Rome grow to be so big in size?
They fought wars and conquered many lands.
Who was the god of the seas?
Neptune
Why was Rome named Rome?
It was after the brother Romulus who built the city.
Which two events directly followed the Punic Wars?
a. Rome gained control of the entire Mediterranean Sea and the land around it.
b. The decline of the Roman Empire
c. Rome was ruled by a king.
d. Rome overtook Carthage and took its people and valuables.
a. Rome gained control of the entire Mediterranean Sea and the land around it.
d. Rome overtook Carthage and took its people and valuables.
What does the word ingenious mean?
a. fun and exciting
b. clever and creative
c. slow and relaxed
b. clever and creative
What did merchants do in ancient Rome?
They bought imported goods at the docks and resold them for profit in the city.
Who was the goddess of love?
Venus
What animal does Androcles befriend?
A lion
What does "Veni, vidi, vici" mean?
a. Fortune favors the brave.
b. And you, Brutus?
c. I came, I saw, I conquered.
c. I came, I saw, I conquered.
What does the word talent mean in the sentence?
The pound in England today is worth less than the talent in ancient Rome.
a. a special ability or skill
b. a unit of measurement used to measure gold and silver
c. an area of land controlled by one person
b. a unit of measurement used to measure gold and silver
What were the three groups of people in ancient Roman society?
Patricians
Plebians
Enslaved people
Who did Roman soldiers pray to before a big battle?
Mars
What lesson does Damocles learn in the legend about the sword?
Great power often comes with great responsibility and danger.
What were 3 important contributions of ancient Rome?
Roads
Aqueducts
Arches
Latin
Architecture
Art