35: Daily Life in the Roman Empire

Rome was at the center of the Roman Empire. What was at the center of Rome?

• the Forum

• the Agora

• the Colloseum

• the Vatican

As the empire grew, Romans were exposed to many new religions. How did they respond?

• The accepted the new religions unless they threatened the emperor's power.

• The punished those who practiced the new religions unless they changed their beliefs.

• They forced the people who practiced the new religions to accept Roman gods.

• The welcomed the new religions because they were bored with their own.

Which statement was true about law and order in Rome?

• People felt safe and left their wealth out in the open

• Crime was common, so punishments were harsh

• The rich and poor were treated equally by police

• Crime was uncommon because laws were harsh

Who most likely would have spoken these words?

"For lunch I stopped at one of the thermopolia for bread and cheese. Tonight my family will eat fish I bought at the market to cook on the small grill in our tiny apartment. As a special treat, we'll have figs after dinner."

• a wealthy Roman man

• a wealthy Roman child

• a poor Roman woman

• a poor Roman child

What best describes Roman housing?

• The rich lived in large houses that had no kitchens.

• The rich lived in large houses made of stone and marble.

• The poor lived in apartments made of wood and marble.

• The poor lived in apartments with indoor pools

A Roman jude said, "Whatever pleases the emperor is law."

What might a Roman teenager say?

• "Whatever pleases my father is law."

• "Whatever pleases my parents is law."

• "Whatever pleases my oldest brother is law."

• "Whatever pleases my grandfather is law."

Why did the Roman emperors give the poor "bread and circuses"?

• so the poor wouldn't eat meat

• so the poor could make more money

• so the poor wouldn't rebel

• so the poor could learn to read

Which statement about education in Rome is NOT true?

• Boys and girls were both educated, often for different jobs though.

• Rich and poor children were given equal access to education.

• Young children were often tutored by their fathers or slaves.

• School started early and went until 2 or 3 pm

What percentage (%) of Romans lived in the countryside?

• 75%

• 55%

• 25%

• 90%

Who made the decisions at Roman trials?

• the victim

• the senator

• the emperor

• the jury