Ancient Roman Emperors Flashcards
1
Q
What is an aqueduct?
A
Long channels that the Romans built to carry water into the cities
2
Q
True/False: There were good, bad, and crazy emperors.
A
True
3
Q
Where was the Colosseum built?
A
The center of Rome, Italy
4
Q
True/False: The Romans sometimes flooded the Colosseum.
A
True
5
Q
True/False: Gladiators that won would become prisoners.
A
False
6
Q
Emperor Marcus Aurelius is also called the what?
A
Philosopher-King
7
Q
True/False: Diocletian was only a bad emperor.
A
False
8
Q
He also persecuted what?
A
Christians
9
Q
A rumor about Emperor Nero said what?
A
That he started a fire in Rome so that he could make room for his new palace and he played his harp as he watched Rome burn down.
