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Entertainment and Buildings
Surprise
100
True or False: the Colosseum was used for chariot races.
False.
100
What building is this?
The Colosseum
100
Who chooses a leader in a republic?
The citizens.
100
What are gladiators?
Men who fought in the colosseum for entertainment
100
What is a legionary?
A foot soldier
(question 7)
200
What building was a stadium used for foot races?
Circus Maximus
The _________ was a stadium for foot races, and the _____________ was an arena for sea battles. (question 1)
200
What materials did romans use to build their buildings?
stone, brick, marble, wood, and concrete.
200
What are Plebians?
The farmers, workers and merchants in Rome. (question 9)
200
What did gladiators wear?
They wore armor, helmets, shields, and carried weapons to protect themselves during fights
200
What was a centurion?
A commander of 80 men
(question 7)
300
What building was an arena for sea battles?
The Colosseum
300
What is the purpose of a keystone?
The top middle stone in an arch that locks all the other stones in place. (question 3)
300
What is a patrician?
The wealthy upper class in Rome (question 9)
300
How many people could fit in the Colosseum?
50,000 to 80,000
300
What is a tribuni?
An officer who helped lead.
(question 7)
400
What were the purpose of roman temples?
Roman temples were places where people worshiped the gods.
400
Name 3 materials that Romans used to build their roads.
dirt, gravel, crushed stone, sand, and large paving stones.(question 4)
400
Name the three branches (parts) of the Roman Republic.
1. Council
2. Senate
3. Assembly
(question 6)
400
What architectural form was used to construct the Colosseum?
Arches
400
What is a legius?
A commander of a legion.
(question 7)
500
Name at least three aspects of roman roads you can find in modern cities.
1. A system of waterways
2. grid street planning
3. building styles.
(question 2)
500
Name the 3 steps in the process of building a roman road.
1. Workers dug a trench where a road would go
2. Workers filled the trench with layers of stone, smaller stones, and gravel to make a strong foundation
3. They places flat paving stones on top to create a smooth and durable road
(question 5)
500
What did the consul do in the roman government?
Led the government and enforced the laws.
500
What is a forum?
The forum or marketplace was the center of the city where people met, shopped, and discussed government.
500
What are aqueducts and what are they used for?
Aqueducts were structures that carried fresh water to cities, towns, baths, and farms.
(question 8)