Reason so many Latin words used in the field of architecture ...

Modern architect use Latin terms to describe their style and methods.

The Roman engineers design and build elaborate aqueduct systems ...

in order to bring water to cities

U.S. government is more similar to ancient Rome than ancient Athens in that ...

Leaders are elected by, and must answer to citizens

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Reason so many Latin words used in the field of architecture ...
latin was used by all early architects of the ancient world
Widespread use of Latin in Persia, originators of modern architecture
No other language than Latin is able to describe techniques used
Modern architect use Latin terms to describe their style and methods.
2
Which civilization influenced the alphabets of other civilizations?
Early Roman
Ancient Greek
Ancient Phoenician
Ancient Hebrew
3
Rome adopted its first written code of laws known as...
Market Place
Republican Government
Twelve Tables
Twelve Laws
4
The Roman engineers design and build elaborate aqueduct systems ...
to provide a way for people to travel
in order to bring water to cities
so gladiators have a place to fight
in order to conquer lands during war.
5
Because of growing gap between rich and poor, greedy generals, growing territory and military not loyal led to ....
Development of Roman Republicanism
End of the Greek Empire
Development of Greek Democracy
Decline of the Roman Republic
6
All were achievements of Roman architecture except for
use of rounded domes
use of silver
use of concrete
use of arches and columns
7
In _________, had Separation of powers, Rules of law, Civic duty and Representative government.
Ancient Greece
Ancient Egypt
Great Britain
Ancient Rome
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U.S. government is more similar to ancient Rome than ancient Athens in that ...
All people living in the country are equal
State laws can conflict with federal laws
Leaders are elected by, and must answer to citizens
Citizens directly participate in their own government
9
Hannibal defeats the Romans at the Battle of Cannae in what year?
241 B.C
216 B.C
206 B.C
146 B.C

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