16 questions
When Rome conquered a new civilization, they often adopted the gods into their own beliefs. What was the one rule?
The gods had to speak Latin
Followers must know how to read
Beliefs could not threaten emperor
There had to be no prayers
About 60% of Americans live in cities. How many Romans lived in cities?
90%
50%
10%
40%
Who was the ultimate source of law in Rome?
The people
The emperor
The lawyers
The police
Who made the decisions about guilt or innocence at trials?
The judge
The lawyer
The rich
The jury
Who was in charge of running the house (such as meals and slaves) of wealthy Romans?
Grandfathers
Women
Slaves
Whoever was oldest
Only wealthy Romans had kitchens. Where did poor Romans get most of their food?
From the rich
At the Coliseum
From thermopolia, early fast food
They ate most food cold
What is not true of homes for wealthy Romans?
They lived in wooden apartments
Their homes were made of stone and marble
They had atriums with pools to welcome guests
People ate meals on couches
Poor children were sent to work instead of school. Aside from parents, who taught wealthy children?
School teachers
Slave tutors
Older brothers
Family friends
How did most wealthy Romans spend their time in the countryside?
Farming
Fighting wars
Buying and selling
Relaxing
What was not one of the activities the poor did for recreation?
They relaxed in public baths
They watched gladiators in the Coliseum
They went to see plays and musicals
They saw races at the Circus Maximus
What type of religion did the Romans follow?
Monotheistic
Polytheistic
Cultural
Objective
Who made all of the decisions in a Roman family?
The oldest son
The father
The grandmother
A group of middle-age women
Since Italy is a peninsula and Rome was centered around the Mediterranean, it makes sense that what was a common food?
Fish
Venison
Pizza
Corn
What was not one of the subjects learned by wealthy Roman boys?
Metalworking
Latin
Public Speaker
Law
What was the name for the large estates in the Roman countryside?
Colosseum
Atrium
Villa
Thermopolia
Roman emperors often hosted public events to keep the people happy and busy. What were two common examples?
Chariot races and gladiator battles
Concerts and public readings
Speeches and workshops
Tournaments and hunting trips