Daily Life in Ancient Rome

What 2 cultures did Romans borrow Gods from?

• Greeks and the Chinese
• Americans and Spanish
• Greeks and Etruscan
• Egyptians and British

Which of the following was not a problem that existed in Roman cities?

• Crowded
• Dirty
• Very few history classes

What did Roman aqueducts carry?

• Soldiers
• Water
• Tourists
• Natural Resources

What was the main job of a gladiator?

• To entertain the Romans
• To defend Rome
• To teach classes to the elite in society
• To honor the Roman Gods

How many social classes were found in the ancient Roman empire?

• 1
• 3
• 5
• 15

Which social class was responsible for providing political, religious, and military leadership in Rome?

• Patricians
• Senators
• Freeman
• Slaves

The Romans who were poor experienced hardships, what did the government do to ensure they received adequate food?

• Allowed the poor to pick any food items from the market for free
• Provided free grain
• Given animals to raise for food
• Provided every citizen a piece of land for farming

Slavery in Rome differed from modern slavery because it was not based on race.

• True
• False

Which social class was considered the average working class with jobs such as farming, baking, or building?

• Senators
• Slaves & Freemen
• Patricians
• Plebeians

The Romans were monotheistic (meaning they believed in one god.)

• True
• False