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Assignment:
Watch the video, Rome: Ancient Glory by Rick Steves' Europe for its entirety. Answer the following questions based on the contents of the video.
1. The first half of classical Rome between 500 BC and 500 AD was the (nation / republic / empire) ruled by elected senators, while the last half was the (nation / republic / empire) ruled by unelected emperors. (Choose one for each pair).
2. According to the legend, Rome was founded by __________, abandoned in the wild and suckled by a __________. (Fill in the blanks)
3. The reign of (Julius Caesar / Constantine), who ruled around the time of Christ, marked the turning point between the republic and the empire. (Choose one)
4. Romans developed their own form of beauty and art represented as in statues which distinctly deviated from the previous high culture of the Greeks.
(Choose: True / False)
5. According to Rick Steves, how can travelers enjoy better restaurants without spending too much money? Write a short phrase or short sentence.
6. The Colosseum was built and decorated by all three Greek orders of columns. List those three.
7. The Pantheon's granite columns were shipped from (Egypt / Greece / Mesopotamia). (Choose one)
8. How did early Christians who could not afford to buy a large tomb or mausoleum bury their dead? Mention two methods mentioned in the video.
9. Christianity was considered an outlawed (Muslim / Jewish) sect but it became the religion of the empire after Constantine legalized it. (Choose one)
10. At the end of the video, which of the following statements is true about the ancient city of Rome according to Rick Steves? (Choose one)
A. Rome had more obelisks per resident than any other city of antiquity
B. Rome was the capital of our Western civilization for centuries.
C. Rome has remained as a small compact city where tourists can walk everywhere
D. Rome was the center of political power until the Middle Ages