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How did the Romans bring fresh water to their cities?

A
They diverted water from the Tiber.
B
They built a system of aqueducts.
C
They imported water from other countries.
D
They built dams across the Tiber.
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In what way has Roman culture influenced Western civilization?

A
Most people have adopted the Roman religion.
B
Modern architects have adopted Roman techniques.
C
Educated people are expected to speak Latin.
D
Arches of triumph are found in all American cities.
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The Founding Fathers of the United States were influenced by Cicero’s ideas about

A
polytheism.
B
aqueducts.
C
government.
D
architecture.
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The father in an ancient Roman family was legally allowed to

A
sell his children into slavery.
B
sell his wife to another husband.
C
claim his wife’s public office as his own.
D
claim a second wife if his current wife could not have children.
5

The photograph shows an ancient Roman structure.

Question illustration
A
insula.
B
aqueduct.
C
bridge.
D
coliseum.
6

The image shows a Roman mosaic.

Question illustration
A
splashes of wall paint.
B
small, colored tiles.
C
pieces of marble.
D
pieces of bronze.
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The Romans were polytheistic, meaning that they worshipped

A
many gods.
B
the Greeks.
C
the concept of wealth.
D
one god.
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Which statement best describes slavery in ancient Rome?

A
Slavery was banned throughout ancient Rome.
B
About twenty-five percent of Rome’s population was enslaved.
C
Enslaved persons had the same status as Roman women.
D
Slavery existed in ancient Rome but was not widespread.
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In ancient Rome, which family member had the most authority?

A
mother
B
unmarried daughter
C
father
D
married son
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The Via Appia was one of the earliest Roman

A
coliseum.
B
novels.
C
aqueducts.
D
roads.

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