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his is a diagram that compares various features of ancient Roman and United States' governments.
According to this diagram, what is the relationship between the two governments?
The governments were very similar.
100
Why did many of Rome's provinces rely on aqueducts for their survival?
Many Roman lands were not located directly on a major water source and needed a steady supply of water for drinking, sanitation, and agriculture.
100
This table compares the gods of Ancient Rome and Ancient Greece.
According to the table, what conclusion can be made about the connection between Greek and Roman gods?
The Roman and Greek gods shared similar roles in their societies yet had different names.
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100
This is a time line of events specific to the history of Ancient Rome.
What statement best completes this time line?
The Roman Empire begins.
200
Why did the early Roman government incorporate various forms of checks and balances into the government?
to prevent any one group or body from having too much power
200
Which is evidence of Roman advances in engineering?
an advanced system of aqueducts
200
How were the religions of Ancient Greece and Ancient Rome similar?
They both were polytheistic.
200
Based on the map, which geographical factor had the largest impact on Rome's expansion?
The Sea
200
Which statement best explains how the Latin language of the Roman Republic spread across multiple continents and today is the basis for multiple languages?
The language spread due to military conquests and colonization by the Romans.
300
This table shows the separate branches of the Roman government.
What was the purpose of this government structure?
to ensure no branch had too much power
300
During the expansion of the Roman Empire, what was built to help unite and strengthen the empire?
a network of roads
300
Before the spread of Christianity, the religion of the Roman Empire was most similar to what religion?
Greek Mythology
300
What geographic borders protected the heart of the Roman Empire?
Select ALL that apply.
Alps and Mediterranean Sea
300
This is a timeline of key events in the history of ancient Rome.
What event completes this timeline?
The Roman Empire begins.
400
his is a graphic of the government structure of the Roman Republic.
Which statement about the government of the Roman Republic is true?
It had a separation of powers.
400
What engineering development by the Romans allowed them to build higher and stronger structures such as aqueducts and the Coliseum?
arches
400
How did the Roman Empire treat most religions that did not pose a threat to their society?
The Roman Empire allowed most religions to be practiced freely.
400
This is a map of the Roman Empire.
How did the Roman Empire’s geographic location impact its role in the region?
Access to the Mediterranean Sea helped Rome dominate trade.
400
This is a quote from an interview with a Roman slave.
Based on the quote, which statement best describes slavery within the Roman civilization?
Slaves worried about avoiding punishment from their masters.
500
How did the Roman government attempt to offset the power of checks and balances?
Laws allowed the government to choose a dictator during times of emergency.
500
What conclusion can be drawn about Roman architecture from these photographs?
Romans built impressive and complex structures.
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500
This is a map of modern day Italy.
Which number best represents the location of the city of Rome?
3
500
What famous monument is depicted in this painting?
Pantheon