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What country is Rome in now?
Italy
In Ancient Rome, what was the art called when they used small pieces of tile or stone to create beautiful pictures and designs?
Mosaics
What did Romulus name the nearby city?
Rome
When Romulus and Remus fought, who died?
Remus
What animal did Hannibal ride over the Alps?
Elephant
What is a Patrician?
A wealthy and powerful person.
Who is the god of the sea?
Neptune
Which god is usually depicted as sitting?
Jupiter
What common language did the Ancient Romans speak?
Latin
What was Mercury's job?
He was the messenger of the gods.
What is the name of the river where Ancient Romans built their cities?
The Tiber River
What is it called when there is an opening or doorway that is tall and rounded at the top?
Arch
True or False: Ancient Rome can be considered a civilization because the people spoke a common language.
True
True or False: Ancient Rome can be considered a civilization because people shared a common form of government that organized laws and leadership.
True
Who is the goddess of love?
Venus
What is the name of the sea that surrounds Italy?
The Mediterranean Sea
What did Ancient Romans use aqueducts for?
To get clean water from far away
What is a domus?
House or home.
What hung over Damocles' head?
A sword.
Where did Ancient Romans get their ideas from when making pottery?
Ancient Greece
What is a Plebian?
A common person like you and me.
In Ancient Rome, did citizens vote on the rules themselves, or did they vote for people who would decide the rules for them?
Vote for people who would decide the rules for them
True or False: Children were educated in village schools.
False
How many months were in the Ancient Roman calendar?
10
What did Rome control after the Punic Wars?
Mediterranean Sea