Rome

Question 1

How did geographic factor promote or impede the movement of people, products and ideas in ancient Rome?

Answer 1

• Fertile farmland and water for growing crops
• because of the river and mediterranean sea, they could trade with other people in other regions
  -mountains protected from invasion

Question 2

How was the Roman Republic a radical departure from monarchy and theocracy?

Answer 2

Was a democracy and involved all the citizens of Rome

Question 3

How did the Roman Republic make sure every citizen knew the law

Answer 3

carved 12 bronze tablets and placed them in the marketplace for everyone to see

Question 4

List three ways Roman citizens were expected to fulfill their civic duty

Answer 4

-vote
-get involved in government
-impact their community

Question 5

How did the Roman Republic expand on the Greek model of democracy?

Answer 5

They didn’t just vote, they also added division of powers that could provide checks and balances so no one was too powerful

Question 6

what is a tripartite government and how did it influence Rome’s government?

Answer 6

Government dvided into three parts or branches, each with its own powers and responsibilities, so that no single group becomes too powerful. Divided power among Senate, Consuls and Assemblies who were members of legislative and executive branches. Provided checks and balances

Question 7

Give two examples within the Roman Republic that represent the idea of checks and balances

Answer 7

-A consul could veto each other
- Senate and assembly members could only perform some legislative functions

Question 8

Why was Julius Caesar popular with plebians

Answer 8

• gave citizenship to all
  -made senate larger and more inclusive
• gave free land to poor romans willing to move to unsettled parts

Question 9

why did a group of senators assassinate Julius Caesar

Answer 9

He ordered the senate to make him dictator for life and they feared he would be too powerful

Question 10

How did Augustine change the Roman government

Answer 10

established a system of civil service and changed the tax system

Question 11

how did augustus caesar use geographic factors to set boundaries for his empire. How did the use of these geographic factors affect the movement of people, products and ideas

Answer 11

He used rivers, oceans and deserts as boundaries. Helped protect Rome from invasions, but also sometimes limited how quickly people, trade goods, and new ideas could enter or leave the empire, but still allowed strong trade inside.

Question 12

How did this item contribute to the success of the Roman empire during the Pax Romana: CIVIL SERVICE

Answer 12

people were employed by the government to perform necessary tasks like collecting taxes (and tax collectors couldn’t keep any money) or the postal service

Question 13

How did this item contribute to the success of the Roman empire during the Pax Romana: PROCONSUL

Answer 13

governor that oversaw each of Rome’s provinces

Question 14

How did this item contribute to the success of the Roman empire during the Pax Romana: PROFESSIONAL ARMY

Answer 14

protected the empire and made the sure the borders were well defended

Question 15

How did this item contribute to the success of the Roman empire during the Pax Romana: COMMON CURRENCY

Answer 15

made trade a lot easier because did not have to convert money to different currencies or use a barter system to exchange goods

Question 16

describe roman city/urban planning

Answer 16

they laid out their cities in a grid pattern to make finding locations easy and to create good traffic flow

Question 17

describe their use of concrete

Answer 17

mixed lime, seawater and volcanic ash; used it to build their huge structures

Question 18

describe ampitheaters

Answer 18

oval-shaped, open air arenas used for entertainment

Question 19

describe aqueducts

Answer 19

help supply water through channels that bring fresh water to area far away from natural sources of water like rivers

Question 20

are some aqueducts still in use today?

Answer 20

yes

Question 21

true or false: some aqueducts were underground and some were above ground

Answer 21

true

Question 22

what is the most famous ampitheater?

Answer 22

most famous is Roman Colosseum - one million tons of stone, concrete and bricks

Question 23

describe roman arches

Answer 23

used in many of their structures including aqueducts, stadiums and bridges because the curve could support large amounts of weight

Question 24

Do arches use more or less concrete than a solid wall?

Answer 24

Less

Question 25

What is a basilica?

Answer 25

places where people gathered for business or government meeting

Question 26

what does a basilica look like

Answer 26

large rectangular building with columns placed in rows and large, open halls with aisle. Later became associated with churches.

Question 27

Describe roman roads

Answer 27

connected 2,500 miles of road to help move people, products and ideas.

Question 28

List two types of Roman scultpure

Answer 28

- busts -full figure portrait sculptures

Question 29

For what were Roman sculptures used?

Answer 29

decorated buildings, depicting scenes from important events

Question 30

what materials were used to create roman sculptures

Answer 30

bronze or marble

Question 31

define empire

Answer 31

group of states under a single authority

Question 32

define judicial branch of government

Answer 32

part that interprets and applies the law

Question 33

define checks and balances

Answer 33

prevents part of government from becoming too powerful

Question 34

define rule of law

Answer 34

laws that apply to all people

Question 35

define republic

Answer 35

form of government where people rule themselves

Question 36

define interdependent

Answer 36

relying on each other for success

Question 37

define reform

Answer 37

an improvement or change for the better

Question 38

what is the legacy of ancient rome on our world today? choose three things that romans did that impact us today.

Answer 38

GOVERNMENT AND LAWS Romans developed a republic with elected leaders and written laws that apply to everyone. This influenced modern governments, including the United States, where we have branches of government and a legal system based on fairness. ARCHITECTURE AND ENGINEERING Romans invented building techniques like arches, concrete, and aqueducts. These ideas shaped how we build roads, bridges, stadiums, and large public buildings today. ART AND LITERATURE Roman artists created sculptures and colorful frescoes that still inspire art styles today. Rome also experienced a golden age of literature, producing famous poets and writers whose works shaped later storytelling, speeches, and writing styles.