Roman Culture

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