Double Jeopardy Roman Potpourri The Punic Wars Test

Double Jeopardy Roman Potpourri The Punic Wars Test Questions The Colosseum, Circus Maximus, and Roads The Fall of Rome Q $100 Q $100 Q $200 Q $200 Q $300 Q $300 Q $400 Q $400 Q $500 Q $500 Final Jeopardy

$100 Question from Roman Potpourri Romans often wore these. They were loose-fitting garments that symbolized citizenship.

$100 Answer from Roman Potpourri Romans often wore togas.

$200 Question from Roman Potpourri These are raised waterways that carry water from higher elevations to lower elevations. Without them, it would have been impossible to provide water to the people of Rome.

$200 Answer from Roman Potpourri Aqueducts are raised waterways that carry water from high elevations to lower elevations.

$300 Question from Roman Potpourri Why did gladiators train with wooden weapons?

$300 Answer from Roman Potpourri Gladiators trained with wooden weapons because if they were given real weapons, they would use them to attack the guards and escape.

$400 Question from Roman Potpourri This number in Roman numerals represents what number in Hindu-Arabic numerals? XIV

$400 Answer from Roman Potpourri XIV stands for 14.

$500 Question from Roman Potpourri Who was Publius Ostorius?

$500 Answer from Roman Potpourri Publius Ostorius was the longest surviving gladiator.

$100 Question from The Punic Wars were fought between which two peoples?

$100 Answer from The Punic Wars were fought between Carthage and Rome.

$200 Question from The Punic Wars The first Punic War was fought over control of this island.

$200 Answer from The Punic Wars The first Punic War was fought for control of Sicily.

$300 Question from The Punic Wars This Carthaginian leader led an army over the Alps in hopes of eventually conquering Rome.

$300 Answer from The Punic Wars Hannibal was the Carthaginian leader who led his army over the alps to attack Rome.

$400 Question from The Punic Wars What did the Romans do to the land in Northern Africa after the 3 rd Punic War?

$400 Answer from The Punic Wars In hopes of making it so nothing would ever grow again in Carthage, the Romans covered the land in salt.

$500 Question from The Punic Wars How did the Romans turn the first Punic War, a naval battle, into a “mini land battle”?

$500 Answer from The Punic Wars The Romans made the first Punic War into “mini land battles” by adding hook-like devices to their boats with which they could hook onto their enemies’ boats that Roman soldiers could walk across to board their enemies’ vessels.

$100 Question from Test Questions The center of life in ancient Rome was this location.

$100 Answer from Test Questions The center of life in ancient Rome was the forum.

$200 Question from Test Questions This man is believed to have been the first KING of Rome. Hint : Think of where the name “Rome” came from.

$200 Answer from Test Questions Romulus is thought to have been the first king of Rome.

$300 Question from Test Questions Many bridges and aqueducts from ancient Rome included, and still include, this feature.

$300 Answer from Test Questions Many bridges and aqueducts include/included arches.

$400 Question from Test Questions In geographic terms, Italy is a what?

$400 Answer from Test Questions In geographic terms, Italy is a peninsula.

$500 Question from Test Questions The Romans’ first law system was known as this. Hint : There were 12 laws, which shows up in the name.

$500 Answer from Test Questions The set of laws was known as the Twelve Tables.

$100 Question from The Colosseum, Circus Maximus, and Roman Roads These men, usually slaves, had the job of fighting wild animals and other men in order to entertain the people of Rome in the Colosseum.

$100 Answer from The Colosseum, Circus Maximus, and Roman Roads Gladiators had the job of fighting to entertain Romans in the Colosseum.

$200 Question from The Colosseum, Circus Maximus, and Roman Roads Historians believe that water could be used to flood the Colosseum so that these could take place.

$200 Answer from The Colosseum, Circus Maximus, and Roman Roads Historians believe that mock naval battles took place in the Colosseum.

$300 Question from The Colosseum, Circus Maximus, and Roman Roads These events could be watched at the Circus Maximus.

$300 Answer from The Colosseum, Circus Maximus, and Roman Roads Chariot races took place at the Circus Maximus.

$400 Question from The Colosseum, Circus Maximus, and Roman Roads Roman roads were built by and for these Romans.

$400 Answer from The Colosseum, Circus Maximus, and Roman Roads Roman roads were built by and for the military. In other words, roads were built mostly by soldiers so that the military could travel from place to place.

$500 Question from The Colosseum, Circus Maximus, and Roman Roads Spectators would often use their hands to show this sign to determine whether or not a gladiator should live or die.

$500 Answer from The Colosseum, Circus Maximus, and Roman Roads Spectators would often show thumbs up or thumbs down to determine whether or not a gladiator should live or die.

$100 Question from The Fall of Rome The main GEOGRAPHIC problem with the Roman empire that led to its fall was this.

$100 Answer from The Fall of Rome The main geographic problem with the Roman Empire was the fact that it was too large.

$200 Question from The Fall of Rome What happened to the majority of Rome’s emperors from 235 – 285 AD.

$200 Answer from The Fall of Rome The majority of Rome’s emperors were assassinated.

$300 Question from The Fall of Rome What happened to Rome’s currency as gold reserves dried up?

$300 Answer from The Fall of Rome The Roman treasury used less gold in its money as gold reserves eventually dried up.

$400 Question from The Fall of Rome According to historians, Christianity may have helped lead to the fall of the Empire. Why do some historians say this is the case?

$400 Answer from The Fall of Rome Historians claim that generals and soldiers became more interested in the church than in fighting.

$500 Question from The Fall of Rome Money was spent on these instead of routine maintenance, buildings, and roads.

$500 Answer from The Fall of Rome Money was spent on churches and monasteries instead of maintenance, roads, and buildings.

Final Jeopardy Provide a list of 7 reasons that Rome is said to have fallen.

Final Jeopardy Answers will vary.