Ancient Rome
What type of government did Rome have before becoming an empire?
Republic.
What is light?
Energy that we can see.
Where did the Vikings come from?
Scandinavia.
What is the closest star to Earth?
The Sun.
Who were the Native Americans of the Arctic/Subarctic?
The Inuit.
Who was Julius Caesar?
A Roman general and dictator.
How does sound travel?
Through vibrations in air, water, or solids.
What type of ship did the Vikings use?
Longship.
What causes day and night?
Earth’s rotation.
What shelter did the Inuit use?
Igloos or tents made from animal skins.
Name one lasting contribution of Rome.
Roads, aqueducts, or architecture.
What is a reflection?
When light bounces off a surface.
Name one area the Vikings explored.
England, Iceland, Greenland, or North America.
What is a planet?
A celestial body that orbits a star.
Name one food source of the Inuit.
Fish, seals, whales, or caribou.
What does “rule the roost” mean, as in Roman sayings?
To be in charge or control.
Name one way to make sound louder.
Increase vibration or use a resonator.
Why were Vikings skilled sailors?
Because of their longships and knowledge of seas and rivers.
Name one phase of the Moon.
New moon, full moon, crescent, or quarter moon.
How did Native Americans in the Northeast use wampum?
As a form of currency and for trade.
Name one difference between Roman and modern governments.
Romans had a senate and consuls, not elected presidents or representatives in the same way.
How does light speed compare to sound speed?
Light travels faster than sound.
How did Vikings impact the cultures they settled?
Through trade, language, and new technologies.
What is the difference between a comet and an asteroid?
Comets have ice and tails; asteroids are rocky or metallic.
How did climate affect Native American lifestyles?
It influenced their shelters, clothing, and food sources.