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100
Were the Roman medicinal techniques that we may still use today actually Roman?
Roman medical techniques were mainly derived from Greek techniques, with a few exceptions; and we use certain Roman medicinal techniques.
100
From what 2 languages do many of our English word roots come from?
Many word roots in English come from either Greek or Latin.
100
Is the pillar a Roman architectural contribution?
No, the pillar was not a Roman contribution; the pillar was a Greek architectural contribution, yet it is used in many buildings, such as the white house.
100
What was a popular but dangerous sport in Rome?
Chariot racing was a highly dangerous but popular sport, similar to some modern sports.
100
What religion did the Roman empire spread to the world?
By 330 AD, Christianity was the main religion in the Roman empire; Christianity expanded thanks to the Roman empire's expansion and is the largest religion in the world currently.
200
What military-use machine did the Romans invent?
The Romans created a quite primitive catapult to hurl projectiles at their enemies; modern-day cannons are fairly more advanced but similar, in a way, to Roman catapults.
200
What languages were born from Latin?
Romanian, Spanish, French, Portuguese, and Italian are all Romance languages.
200
What item helped the Romans construct more durable roads?
A new variation of cement (similar to modern-day cement) enabled the Romans to build more durable roads.
200
Name one entertaining competition that was likely present at Roman sports arenas (besides chariot racing).
Running, discus throwing, wild animal hunts, and gladiatorial battles were held at Roman sports arenas; competitions are also held at modern stadiums.
200
What Roman province did Judaism arise from?
Judaism came from the Roman province of Judaea, hence the name of the religion; over 12 million people practice Judaism today.
300
What was the scope of Roman scientific advances mainly focused on?
Roman science was mainly used in their roads, which they made very durable and lasting, with the type of cement, the angle the roads were built at, and other distinct properties.
300
Is English a Romance language?
English is not a Roman language, although the Normans, who spoke French (French is a Romance language), conquered England in 1066 AD and made English to be integrated with a bit of French; however, English is not a Romance language.
300
How did the layout of Roman coliseums show how status was important?
The higher the status of the person, the more luxurious and comfortable their viewing space was, and today, that parallels to the fact that usually a person's house size indicates their wealth.
300
What is a (less bloody) modern equivalent to gladiator matches?
Fencing and other sword fighting activities are alike, yet not as bloody, as gladiator battles.
300
What section of the Roman government has the same name as a section of government we have in the United States?
The Senate was a powerful check on Roman consuls; the Senate in the United States does the same thing to the president.
400
What did Roman medicine specialists (ancient doctors) study to become doctors?
Roman medicinal specialists studied in every single field of knowledge, with a special focus on medicine and surgery techniques.
400
What type of alphabet (that comes from Rome) do many languages use?
Many different languages use the Roman alphabet in their own type of writing.
400
What was the name of the water-transporting canals that transported water to Rome?
They were called aqueducts; we still use them today to transport water far and wide.
400
What are some modern equivalents of chariot racing that exist today?
Race car driving and horse racing are highly dangerous but glamorous sports in today's modern world.
400
What is the modern equivalent of the word "proconsul" (lesser consul)?
A proconsul is the ancient equivalent of a governor, and the proconsuls had as much power as today's governors of states.
500
What did a particular Roman surgeon discover about the heart that we know today?
A famous and well-known Roman surgeon discovered that the heart has valves; thanks to him, we know about that today.
500
What languages did Romans have to learn to read, write, and speak?
Romans had to learn how to speak, write, and read in Greek and Latin; many people today are bilingual as well.
500
Why were Roman roads so much in number?
Roman roads were needed for transporting both troops and trade goods, so they needed to be both numerous and durable; roads are plentiful as well in our modern world, though not in use for transporting troops.
500
What was the grandest Roman chariot racing stadium called?
The prime "stadium" that the Romans had for chariot racing and other sports was called the Circus Maximus; many stadiums are modeled after it.
500
From what beliefs was Stoicism born from?
Stoicism was born from the Greek Hellenistic beliefs and philosophy, which were based on egalitarian-related concepts and virtue; the concepts are still used today.