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Ancient Rome
Question | Answer |
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interdependence | Depending on each other for goods or services |
colosseum | An ampitheater that was used for gladiator and animal fights. |
forum | The marketplace in the center of town where people met to discuss business. |
mosiacs | Pictures made of small pieces of colored stone, glass or tile. |
representative democracy | When citizens elect or choose a small group of leaders to make the rules or laws. |
aqueducts | Bridges with strong arches that transported water into the city from the Tiber River and mountain springs. |
agriculture | Growing crops and raising animals (farming). |
Who invented concrete? | The Romans. |
On what continent is Rome? | Europe. |
Why was farming difficult in Rome? | Because the soil was poor and the land was hilly. |
Where did the Romans put sculptures of gods, goddesses and important leaders? | In their temples. |
What were some specializations of the Romans? | Road paver, wheat farmer, olive farmer, ship builder, potter, architect. |
What kinds of things did the Romans grow? | Dates, olives, grapes, wheat and figs. |
What are some major contributions of the Romans? | Representative democracy, concrete and mosaics. |
Name some countries the Romans sailed to and traded with. | Spain, Turkey, Egypt and Greece. |
Where did much of the running water in Rome come from? | The Tiber River. |
What sea is Rome near? | The Mediterranean Sea. |
What did the Romans use to decorate their houses? | Mosaics, scuplture and pottery. |
Who makes our laws today? | Congress. |
Who represents everyone in our school? | The student council. |
How did water get to Rome? | It traveled in a pipe along the top of the aqueducts. |
What form of government did the Romans use? | Representative democracy (men only) |
What hemispheres is Rome in? | The northern and eastern hemispheres. |
What is Italy shaped like on a map? | A boot. |
What is the capital of Italy? | Rome. |