Rise and Fall of the Roman Empire

Synonyms

100

What is a synonym for implement?

A. Cancel

B. To carry out

C. Important

D. To follow

B. To carry out

200

What is a synonym for precede?

A. To come before

B. To go after

C. Middle

D. Cancel

A. To come before

300

What is a synonym for succumb?

A. To carry out

B. Cancel

C. Give in, quit

D. Contaminate

C. Give in, quit

400

What is a synonym for corrupt?

A. Honorable

B. Kind

C. Contaminate

D. Encourage

C. Contaminate

500

What is a synonym for dominate?

A. Weak

B. To carry out

C. Kind 

D. In control

D. In control

Antonyms

100

What is an antonym for implement?

A. Come first

B. Cancel

C. Follow

D. Honorable

B. Cancel

200

What is an antonym for precede?

A. To come after

B. Quit

C. Contaminate

D. Weak

A. To come after

300

What is an antonym for succumb?

A. Quit, give in 

B. Kind

C. Dominate

D. Win

D. Win

400

What is an antonym for corrupt?

A. Pollute

B. Weak

C. Improved

D. To come before

C. Improved

500

What is an antonym for dominate?

A. To come before

B. To give in 

C. Lose

D. Win

C. Lose

Multiple Meaning Words

100

Describe the differences between these words:

reign vs. rain vs. rein

"Reign" is used in this passage to discuss the "ruling period" of Augustus Caesar from 27 BCE-14 CE.

200

Discuss the various meanings of the word "period"

1. Dot used to make a statement/end a sentence.

2. Used to depict a "part" of time.

Discussed in the passage, his "reign" ushered in a  "period of peace..."

300

Discuss the various meanings of the word "saw." 

1. To see something, past tense

2. A tool

3. A toy, i.e. "seesaw"

400

Discuss the various meanings of the word "last."

1. Opposite of first

2. To endure

3. Recent in time, "last year"...

4. The only of something, the "last cookie"

500

Discuss the various meanings of the word "divide."

1. Part of a math problem

2. Disagree, cause division

3.Separate 

Similarities

100

Compare a chariot and a car. How are they the same?

Both vehicles, have wheels, use roads

200

Compare a gladiator and an athlete. How are they the same?

Both athletic/strong, both perform/can perform in stadiums for audiences.

300

Compare an aqueduct to pipes. How are they the same?

Both carry water

400

Compare an emperor and a president. How are they the same?

Both rulers, both of high "status," usually men

500

Compare an empire vs. country. How are they the same?

Both describe an area

Differences

100

Contrast a chariot and a car. How are they different?

A chariot is led by horses and has reins, a car does not. A car needs gas, a chariot does not. Chariots are often "open-air," cars are not. A car is used widely today, a chariot is not.

200

Contrast a gladiator and an athlete. How are they different?

Gladiators fighting/playing to kill, athletes are not. Gladiators considered "dangerous," athletes are not. Athletes often playing a sport, not fighting. Gladiators normally criminals/slaves.

300

Contrast an aqueduct and pipes. How are they different?

Aqueducts were used in Ancient Rome and are no longer popular today. Pipes are used currently and are more modern. Aqueducts often look like bridges/arches, pipes do not. Aqueducts viewed as "art," pipes not necessarily.

400

Contrast an emperor and a president. How are they different?

President voted in, emperor is not. President has others helping him to make decisions, emperor often the only ruler.

500

Contrast an empire vs. country. How are they different?

An empire can be bigger than a country, no longer used. An empire is described by who rules it. A country is described by its location, often smaller, used today.