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- 1. Multiple ChoiceThe large arena in Rome where gladiator contests and other games and sporting events were held was calledThe DomeThe StadiumThe ColosseumThe Circus
- 2. Multiple ChoiceThe center of most of the important public activities of the city Rome and its empire was calledThe ForumTown SquareTimes SquareThe Center of Town
- 3. Multiple ChoiceThe idea that people should live according to a set of agreed-upon laws is known asThe Bill of RightsThe ten commandmentsThe ConstitutionThe rule of law
- 4. Multiple ChoiceMost Romans in the Empire lived inThe cityThe countrysideBy the beachesApartments
- 5. Multiple ChoiceTo stop the poor from rioting, Roman Emperors gave away food and presented the with free entertainment which werePuppet ShowsGladiator FightsDramatic PlaysTrivia Competitions
- 6. Multiple ChoiceEven though most Romans followed the rule of law, the ultimate source of law was theEmperorRulerPresidentGeneral
- 7. Multiple ChoicePeople accused of a crime wereImmediately put to deathThrown in jailBeaten severelyGiven a jury trial
- 8. Multiple ChoiceMost Romans practiced a religion where they worshipedAnimalsThe emperorMany godsOne God
- 9. Multiple ChoiceRoman families were paterfamilias, which meant the household was run by theMother of the familyFather of the familyOldest member of the familyChildren
- 10. Multiple ChoiceWhile many wealthy Romans ate large feasts at dinnertime, poor Romans ate at fast food establishments calledThe ColisseumSistine ChapelThermopoliaThe forum
- 11. Multiple ChoiceIf a wealthy Roman family did not approve of their baby because it was not strong or healthy enough, it would beGiven up for adoptionLeft outside to die or become a slaveTaken to the hospital for a checkupRaised by the families' slaves
- 12. Multiple ChoiceWhile the wealthy Romans lived in large homes or mansions, the poor were crowded intoSmall, dirty apartmentsTiny hutsDark, dreary streetsLarge farms
- 13. Multiple ChoiceIn 64 C.E. most of Rome was destroyed by aHurricaneFloodEarthquakeFire
- 14. Multiple ChoiceBoys and girls of wealthy families were tutored by their fathers until the age of 6, afterwards theyBoth went off to schoolsGirls went to school while boys got jobsOnly boys were permitted to attend schoolsOnly poor boys and girls received an education
- 15. Multiple ChoiceBesides the gladiator matches at the Colosseum, Romans could also go to the Circus Maximus to see the popular sport ofTennisArcheryChariot RacingSoccer
- 16. Multiple ChoiceRoman markets were places where a wide variety of foods could be purchased by thePoorMiddle-classWealthyGovernment Officials
- 17. Multiple ChoiceSlave women had very few opportunities to be educated, except if they were to become aCookHousekeeperFarmerMidwife
- 18. Multiple ChoiceAn example of the rule of law in action was thatThe emperor had to obey the Senate.Senators carried an ax to protect themselves.The punishments were the same for rich and poor.Any Roman could accuse someone of a crime.
- 19. Multiple ChoiceForeigners who lived in the Roman Empire were allowed to practice other religions as long asThey paid taxes for itKept it out of public placesIt didn't encourage disloyalty to the emperorDidn't try to recruit others to practice their religion
- 20. Multiple ChoiceThe wealthy Romans who owned large, country homes referred to them asEstatesMansionsCountry homesVacation homes
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