Roman Culture

Who was the ultimate source of law in Rome?

• The people

• The emperor

• The lawyers

• The police

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

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

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

In Roman Architecture we see the use of the Arch? Where did the Arch originate?

• Indus River Valley
• Ancient China
• Greece
• Mesopotamia

Pax Romana means????

• Roman Authority
• Roman Literature
• Roman Peace
• The beginning