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The period of peace and prosperity which began under Augustus was called...
Pax Romana
What did Rome use to improve trade, collect taxes, and pay soldiers?
a standard currency
A stone channel carrying clean water into a city is called...
aqueduct
Pompeii provides a revealing glimpse into everyday Roman life. True or False.
True
What were the beautiful country homes of wealthy Romans called?
villas
What was Rome's first great road?
Appian Way
What is the name of the building that was built as a temple to all the gods of ancient Rome?
Pantheon
What is known as a curved structure over an opening?
Arch
How did Romans called their supreme ruler?
Emperor
What was the world's largest amphitheater?
The Colosseum
People who were usually slaves or criminals that fought each other to the death on the Colosseum are called...
gladiators
A form of art that contains tiny colored stone cubes set in mortar to create a picture or design is a...
mosaic
A picture painted directly onto the wall while the plaster is still wet is a...
fresco
One of the benefit of the Pax Romana was that the economy prospered. True or False?
True
In which community was the Early Christianity developed?
Jewish
Who was a well-educated Jew and Roman citizen who spread early Christianity?
Paul
