Ancient Roman Life

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  1. 4. What Ancient Roman language became the basis for the “romance languages”?
  2. 5. What was the greatest Roman invention at the time? (what lead to Rome?)
  3. 6. What did Romans develop an early version of where that they would display on stone slabs for the public to read?
  4. 8. and Science
  5. 11. What served as the foundation for the massive bridges and aqueducts in Rome?
  6. 12. What reacted with concrete to form crystals in the concrete mixture?
  7. 15. The English alphabet is based on what other alphabet?
  8. 18. What modern structures are inspired by ancient amphitheaters like the colosseum?
  9. 19. How many letters were in the Roman alphabet?
  10. 20. What is the name of the channel used to transport fresh water to highly populated area?
  11. 21. Because of their understanding of the laws of physics, Romans were extremely skilled what?
  12. 22. What two things were presented in the Roman court cases?
  13. 24. What did the romans use to process their grain from farming?
  14. 25. Who were the famous Romans Virgil, Horace, and Ovid? (what was their job?)
  15. 26. What was the name of the mail system that Roman people used?
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  1. 1. Many authors were inspired by Ovid’s poetry known as?
  2. 2. Due to their extensive knowledge on climate and soil, the Romans became successful in what?
  3. 3. Where was considered a cultural gathering place?
  4. 7. What did most households use to treat illnesses?
  5. 9. What is the name of the famous fountain found in the heart of the city?
  6. 10. hearing What was it called when the magistrate (judge) decided whether or not there was an actual court case?
  7. 11. What Roman Emperor ordered the aqueducts to be built?
  8. 13. What were built to drain water and diverge water?
  9. 14. Where in the world did Roman laws influence justice systems? (the country we live in)
  10. 16. What is the name of the aqueduct constructed by Agrippa?
  11. 17. What did ancient romans sculpt their art out of?
  12. 23. What kind of government was Ancient Rome?