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Ancient Rome - History and Culture

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  • A republic is a political system where the _________ rules.
    Senate
  • TRUE OR FALSE: The Roman calendar was perfect and didn't need any changes. We still use this calendar today.
    FALSE
  • Aqueducts carried what?
    water
  • Where in Rome could you go to buy goods and listen to speeches?
    The forum
  • What did Roman diet mainly consist of?
    Bread, wine, olive oil, and some fish.
  • A religion in which more than one god is worshipped.
    Polytheism
  • Give an example of a remaining Roman city people still live in today.
    London (Londinium) / Paris (Lutecia) / Seville (Hispalis) / Cordoba (Corduba)
  • ___________ were not citizens, but could become freedmen. They suffered terrible working conditions in mines.
    Slaves
  • What were the 3 main social classes in Roman society?
    Patricians, Plebeians, and Slaves
  • Name the 3 places where Romans could enjoy leisure time.
    Baths, theatres, and circuses.
  • TRUE OR FALSE: Romans kept their rules and regulations in written laws.
    TRUE
  • The Romans conquered all the nations of the _________________ Sea.
    Mediterranean
  • A monarchy is a political system where a ________ rules a country.
    king
  • During the Era of the Republic, _________ were rich and powerful (noble). They owned lands and slaves and had political power in the Senate.
    Patricians
  • What was the language spoken by the Romans?
    Latin
  • Legend has it that Ancient Rome was founded by two brothers:
    Romulus and Remus
  • Rome was first a monarchy, then a republic and at last...
    An empire
  • What year did the Roman Empire fall/collapse?
    476 AD
  • Give an example of one thing the Romans built.
    Roads / Theatres / Amphitheaters / Circus / Aqueducts / Bridges
  • An empire is a political system where the _________ rules a huge territory.
    emperor
  • During the Era of the Republic, _________ worked as servants and had no political power, but they were citizens.
    Plebeians
  • A religion in which only one god is worshipped.
    Monotheism