Daily Life in Rome

What could a foreign visitor to ancient Rome expect to see in the Forum?

• a site of fights with lions

• a wealthy country house

• a central gathering place

• a track for chariot races

Why was fighting a regular event in the Colosseum?

• to entertain the audience

• to express the anger of the poor

• to protect the city from raids

• to decide who should be emperor

When bodyguards removed the axes from their fasces, what did it represent?

• To encourage citizens around them that the streets of Rome were safe

• That Roman citizens could appeal a legal ruling against them.

• The Roman Empire was interested in promoting peace.

• That they could beat any armed man, even without a weapon.

When did a man become a paterfamilias?

• when his own father died

• when he got married

• when he became a grandfather

• when he got married

Which form of recreation could the poor NOT attend in Rome?

• public baths

• gladiator fights

• circus maximus

• the theatre

What is one example of the rule of law in the Roman Empire?

• The punishments were the same for rich and poor.

• Senators carried an ax to protect themselves.

• Any Roman could accuse someone of a crime.

• The emperor had to obey the Senate.

This is a picture of what in Rome?

• forum

• circus maximus

• colosseum

• patrician homes

What is one way the Romans honored their gods?

• They would sing to the gods

• They would dance to the gods

• They would sacrifice animals in the name of various gods.

• They would invite the gods to their dinner parties.

Why did thousands of Romans go to the Circus Maximus?

• to enjoy the dancing bears

• to shop for everyday clothing

• to watch chariot races

• to eat a free meal

What was good-luck charm called ______placed around the baby's neck and worn throughout their childhood.

• parrot claw

• bulla

• goat dung

• diamond