Roman Civilization Study Guide

In ancient Rome, which family member had the most authority?

• mother

• unmarried daughter

• father

• married son

Which statement best describes slavery in ancient Rome?

• Slavery was banned throughout ancient Rome.

• About twenty-five percent of Rome’s population was enslaved.

• Enslaved persons had the same status as Roman women.

• Slavery existed in ancient Rome but was not widespread.

Which statement best describes the role of Roman women?

• Roman women had many more rights than other women of the time.

• Roman women had the same rights as women in other societies.

• Roman women had fewer rights than women in other societies.

• Roman women had even more rights than women do today.

Education in Rome was

• not highly valued.

• against the law.

• highly regarded.

• only for the wealthy.

The Roman philosophy of stoicism promoted

• mercy.

• self-control.

• pity.

• anger.

Which statement best describes the Roman language of Latin?

• Latin is understood today by doctors and scientists.

• Latin is the basis for many modern languages

• Latin is an older form of modern-day English.

• Latin is considered to be a forgotten language.

The Romans were polytheistic, meaning that they worshipped

• many gods.

• the Greeks.

• the concept of wealth.

• one god.

Roman religion was adapted from the

• Carthaginians.

• Egyptians.

• Greeks.

• Germans.

Which civilization did most of Rome’s knowledge in math, science, and technology come from?

• China

• Egypt

• Russia

• Greece

Which statement best describes the way Romans viewed education?

• Roman education was reserved for slaves.

• Roman children of wealthy families were sent to school.

• Roman education focused on the humanities

• Roman society looked down on education.