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Which river was Rome situated on?
Which river was Rome situated on?
- Tiber River (correct)
- Nile River
- Amazon River
- Mississippi River
What advantage did the seven hills provide for Rome?
What advantage did the seven hills provide for Rome?
- Strategic advantage for defense (correct)
- Access to natural resources
- Aesthetic beauty
- Fertile land for farming
What made Rome an important hub for trade?
What made Rome an important hub for trade?
- Proximity to deserts
- Proximity to mountains
- Proximity to the Mediterranean Sea (correct)
- Proximity to forests
Where did the emperor live in Rome?
Where did the emperor live in Rome?
What was the purpose of the Forum in Rome?
What was the purpose of the Forum in Rome?
Romans lived in crowded, noisy, dirty neighbourhoods in wooden apartment buildings six or seven stories tall. -These buildings often collapsed or caught fire. -People tossed garbage into the streets, and thieves prowled the areas at night. Daily life in Rome was centered around the family and the community. The Romans were known for their love of food, and they enjoyed a wide variety of dishes. -To gain the support of Rome's poor, political leaders offered 'bread and ______'
Romans lived in crowded, noisy, dirty neighbourhoods in wooden apartment buildings six or seven stories tall. -These buildings often collapsed or caught fire. -People tossed garbage into the streets, and thieves prowled the areas at night. Daily life in Rome was centered around the family and the community. The Romans were known for their love of food, and they enjoyed a wide variety of dishes. -To gain the support of Rome's poor, political leaders offered 'bread and ______'
On some days, teams of chariot racers competed in the Circus Maximus, an arena seating more than 150,000 people. -on other days, crowds watched gladiators fight each other to the death or battle wild animals in stadiums such as the ______
On some days, teams of chariot racers competed in the Circus Maximus, an arena seating more than 150,000 people. -on other days, crowds watched gladiators fight each other to the death or battle wild animals in stadiums such as the ______
Most gladiators were enslaved people, criminals, prisoners or war, or ______ people. Romans admired the gladiators' skills and bravery. Gladiator: in Ancient Rome, a person who fought people or animals for public entertainment. Exploring Rome's Chief City in ______
Most gladiators were enslaved people, criminals, prisoners or war, or ______ people. Romans admired the gladiators' skills and bravery. Gladiator: in Ancient Rome, a person who fought people or animals for public entertainment. Exploring Rome's Chief City in ______
