1.
Pictures or designs made of small pieces of colored stone, glass, brick, ceramic tile, or pottery are known as what?
A
mosaics
B
murals
C
sculptures
2.
In Ancient Rome, mosaics would be found in public buildings and the the homes of the ______________?
A
educated only
B
poor
C
wealthy
3.
Roman Mosaics are still being used today. What are some examples of those places?
A
paintings on the walls
B
Hayes Intermediate School, mirrors, and patio furniture
C
the gym floor of Jackson Middle School
4.
Romulus and Remus are important in Ancient Roman History. Whom is Rome named after?
A
Romulus
B
Remus
C
She-Wolf
5.
Romulus and Remus are two twins who were raised by a she-wolf. One idea of how they died was Romulus walls were under construction, Remus jumped over them to make fun of him and Romulus killed him in anger.
A
False
B
True
C
We did not learn about this at all.
6.
Rome is a peninsula and shaped like a boot. What is peninsula?
A
piece of land almost surrounded by water or projecting out into a body of water.
B
large area of flat land
C
a large natural elevation of the earth's surface rising abruptly from the surrounding level
7.
The __________________ Mountains are packed with volcanic rock that provided fertile soil but had a negative impact on peoples' lives and property.
A
Grey
B
Alps
C
Apennine
8.
The Mediterranean Sea created a positive position of what?
A
domination of trade and military matters
B
great soil for wheat, grapes, and olives
C
small boats and large warships that weren't able to be used to attack
9.
What geographical factor was a great harbor and seaport location, perfect for small boats, and great that large warships couldn't attack?
A
Tyrrhenian Sea
B
Mediterranean Sea
C
Alps Mountains
10.
Rich soil was great to grow wheat, grapes, olives, and raise sheep thanks to what geographical factor?
A
plain
B
hills
C
mountains
11.
Why was the Alps Mountain useful?
A
easy access from the South to the North and the ability to conquer Southern Europe
B
packed with volcanic rock
C
great harbor and seaport location
12.
What geographical factor provided a natural defense against attacks on invaders?
A
eggshells
B
waterways
C
hills
13.
BONUS Question: Put this in a safe spot because you will need to provide this to me on test day as directed. The first place to look for answers to what we are doing for the day can be found where? (You just give me the answer!!)
A
Slideshow
B
E-mail Ms. Grey
C
Ms. Grey never communcates with us.
14.
The _______________ River is easy to cross so it's a great stopping point for merchants.
A
Teacher
B
Tiber
C
Rhine
15.
What's a valuable source of water and way to the Mediterranean World?
