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The majoruty of the Roman polulation were...
Define Circus Maximus
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Define Circus Maximus
An ancient amphitheater in the center of Rome.
Men who fought against one another or against large animals
A huge race track used for chariot racing.
A form of government in which citizens elect their leaders.
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The majoruty of the Roman polulation were...
Patricians
Plebians
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Define Circus Maximus
A form of government in which citizens elect their leaders.
A huge race track used for chariot racing.
Men who fought against one another
An ancient amphitheater in the center of Rome.
4
How did Geography help Rome's economy?
The Mediterranean Sea allowed Rome to develop trade
The rivers allowed them to trade with nearby cities
They were in the mountains which helped keep them safe from thieves
They were in the mountains which helped keep them safe from thieves
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Patricians are what kind of people?
The Slaves
The lower class
Wealthy, landowning people
The entire population of Rome
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Define Plebian
Social Class made up of merchants, farmers, and shopkeepers.
Social class made up of the Roman nobility and upper class.
A form of government in which citizens elect their leaders.
An outdoor gathering place.
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Why did Christianity spread so easily?
It allowed for everyone to be treated equally
There were churches everywhere for people to go pray in
It promised the people life after death
Christians were allowed to fight wild animals
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How did Geography help Rome's economy?
They were right next to Greece and they could go exchange goods
They were in the mountains which helped keep them safe from thieves
The Mediterranean Sea allowed Rome to develop trade
The rivers allowed them to trade with nearby cities
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What is a parterfamilias?
The head of the family
An outdoor gathering place
Two patricians that served as the head of the government
The law making group in Rome
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Who could attend school?
The poor children
The rich children
All children in Rome
The slaves
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Slaves who became Gladiators were required to fight in order to?
train war horses
establish colonies
protect the city
entertain an audience
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How many meals did the Romans eat in a day?
3
1
4
2
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Define Consuls
Two patricians that served as the head of the government
An outdoor gathering place
A law making group
The head of the family
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What were the Twelve Tables?
The most important families in Rome who held significant power
A list of laws written on tablets that listed the Roman legal principles.
Twelve military strategies used to defeat Roman enemies
Twelve religious ceremonies that honored the gods
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What material did most Romans use for clothes?
Fur
Wool
Leather
Cotton
16
Which mountain chain in the north of Italy helped to provide protection from invaders?
The Himalayas
The Alps
The Rockies
The Apennines
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Define Patrician
Used to carry water over great distances.
Social class made up of the Roman nobility and upper class.
Men who fought against one another
An ancient amphitheater in the center of Rome.
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Define Aquaduct
A branch of the Roman government.
A ruling commission of three officials.
Aqueducts were used to carry water over great distances.
A huge race track used for chariot racing.
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What type of clothing did men wear?
Stola
Tunic
Cloak
Toga
20
What makes much of Italy a peninsula?
the water on three sides
the lack of large rivers
the steep mountain slopes
the large number of islands
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What is the name of an elected group that holds the most power and will keep their position for their entire life?
Consul
Senator
Tribune
Scribe
22
Which mountain chain in the north of Italy helped to provide protection from invaders?
The Alps
The Himalayas
The Rockies
The Appenines
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In what ways did the Romans use their land to meet their economic needs?
Used the river for trading to gain wool and clay
All of the above
Grew crops that needed little water.
Used animals that needed little land.
24
Ancient Rome had one of the most:
Enjoyable lifestyles
Disease filled cities
Sophisticated road systems in the Ancient World.
Useful forms of concrete
25
What makes much of Italy a peninsula?
the water on three sides
the large number of islands
the steep mountain slopes
the lack of large rivers
26
Define Colosseum
Used to carry water over great distances.
A huge race track used for chariot racing.
An outdoor gathering place.
An ancient amphitheater in the center of Rome.
27
What is the Senate
The law making group of Rome
An outdoor gathering place
Head of the family
The head of the government
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What were the aqueducts made to do?
Transfer fresh water
Protects Romans
Take waste out of the city
Give ducks a place to live
29
Which statement is true of Rome’s roads, bridges, and aqueducts?
They were copied from those of the Greeks.
They were weak and fell apart quickly.
They were usually made of wood.
They were the greatest in the ancient world.
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In what way did the Romans eat their meals?
Using spoons and forks while sitting at a table
Using their hands while laying on their sides
Sitting on the floor using pillows
Only using forks while standing
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What political framework did Rome use?
Monarchy
Democracy
Oligarchy
Republic
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Which of the following best describes Rome’s religious practices?
Allowed many types of religion
Disliked religions that took power away from the emperor
All of the above
Based off the Ancient Greek religion
33
Why was the destruction of Pompeii so important
Political discoveries were made and showed people that they voted.
Discoveries of cultural items
All of the above
Could understand the lifestyles of people from this time
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What religious group was persecuted in Rome?
Christians
Animists
Catholics
Mythology
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How did Geography help Rome's economy?
The mountains encouraged farming jobs.
The rivers and fertile valleys contributed to agriculture.
The mountains formed natural boundaries to offer protection.
The Mediterranean Sea allowed Rome to develop trade.
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Define Aquaduct
A huge race track used for chariot racing.
Aqueducts were used to carry water over great distances.
A branch of the Roman government.
A ruling commission of three officials.
