A | B |
Roman Baths | Romans went to these to relax and socialize. |
Colosseum | This structure was a Roman stadium. |
Pantheon | Built as a Roman temple, it later became a Christian church. It has a concrete domed roof. |
Aqueducts | Romans built these to carry water over long distances. |
Roads | Romans built these to connect their empire, making trade and travel easier. |
Arch | Romans used this architectural element to create aqueducts. They are useful because they hold large amounts of weight. |
Concrete | Romans discovered this strong building material. |
Mosaics | Romans were known for these beautiful art made from pieces of glass or stone. |
Forum | This was the central area in a Roman city, containing a market and government buildings. |
Virgil | Roman author known for the epic poem Aeneid |
Ptolemy | Roman scientist who proposed that the Earth was the center of the universe. |
Latin | Official language of the Roman Empire |
Twelve Tables | Written Roman law |
Romance | Group of languages based on the language of the Romans |
Pax Romana | Means "Roman Peace" and was a golden age for Rome |