What was the Roman Colosseum used for?

They used it to host gladiator fights and entertainment.

How did the Colosseum effect the world?

It has become a source of money and research for history.

Why is Latin important to English?

It has shaped/developed modern English language.

What effect did Constantine have on Roman Catholic architecture?

Constantine encouraged most of the Catholic architecture.

What did the Romans build most of their buildings with, and why?

Concrete and stones, it was easily found and could be carved

How did art evolve from mosaics?

It changed the way people made art

What defines a pagan person?

One who does not practice the three main religions.

What did the majority of buildings look like?

Large buildings with pillars in the front.

What characteristics did roman catholic churches have in contrast to pagan temples at the time?

Pagan was on the outdoors, churches were focused on interior

Why did the Romans use concrete and stones?

They were found by water sources, and they could carve them.

How did roman mosaics help with art?

They changed the versions of art

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1
What was the Roman Colosseum used for?
They used it to store their food.
They used it to host gladiator fights and entertainment.
They would use it as barracks and keep the soldiers in it
The king lived in it because it was his palace.
2
How did the Colosseum effect the world?
It is been used as military bases during most major wars.
People want the space for a race track.
It has become a source of money and research for history.
People did not like how it was made of concrete.
3
Why do Latin roots/words look very similar to English words/roots today?
don't look the same
don't share roots/words
adaption of words/roots
Latin and English have no difference.
4
In what year is estimated ago that the English language came to be?
5th century AD
1900's
1st century AD
2nd century AD
5
Why is Latin important to English?
all of the above
It has shaped/developed modern English language.
it has not affected the English language
it used words/roots because they thought they were fun
6
What effect did Constantine have on Roman Catholic architecture?
Constantine traded ALL of the Catholic art and architecture.
Constantine encouraged most of the Catholic architecture.
Constantine burned all of the Catholic art and architecture.
Constantine banned all of the Roman Catholic architecture.
7
What did the Romans build most of their buildings with, and why?
Mud and clay, because it was easy to build and take down.
Bamboo, because it was sturdy.
Concrete and stones, it was easily found and could be carved
Sticks, twigs, and leaves, because they could be bent.
8
What material did people use to make mosaics?
Cement, Glass, Sand
Wood, Wool, Paint
Stone, Dirt, Metal
9
What percent of the English language and roots are borrowed from Latin?
15%
10%
60%
25%
10
How did art evolve from mosaics?
It didn’t
It inspired more people to work
It changed the way people made art
11
What defines a pagan person?
A teacher.
One who does not practice the three main religions.
One who does not practice a religion.
One who opposes the government.
12
Which of the following did the English language adopt from Latin?
sentences
language
words/roots
phrases
13
What did the majority of buildings look like?
Houses built into cliffsides
Large buildings with pillars in the front.
Tall modern condos
Short wigwams
14
What characteristics did roman catholic churches have in contrast to pagan temples at the time?
Pagan was on the outdoors, churches were focused on interior
There were fires in pagan, none in Catholic churches.
Brick was used in pagan, wood was used in Catholic churches
Pagan was mainly by rivers, churches were built in fields
15
Mosaics are not bieng used in the 21st century.
True
False
16
Baptismal fonts were originally made in the Roman Catholic era of Rome.
False
True
17
In what year did Constantine die/ convert to Christianity?
689 AD
337 AD
343 AD
45 AD
18
Why did the Romans use concrete and stones?
They were found by water sources, and they could carve them.
Wanted to make the buildings easy to take down they traveled
They didn't want to spend time looking for other materials
They believed it protected them from evil spirits
19
How important were mosaics in ancient Rome?
Fairly important
Extremely important
None of the above
Not too important
20
How did roman mosaics help with art?
Art was kept the same way
They changed the versions of art

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