The daily lives of Romans

What was the part of the house called that was a wide-open space?

• atrium

• hut

• garden

The paterfamilias was the...

• father of the household.

• mother of the household.

You were able to choose your future spouse in Rome.

• True

• False

Roman women could not have a government position, but they could...pick 2.

• own land.

• vote.

• run their own business.

Patrician women had slaves to do their housework.

• True

• False

How would Patricians eat dinner?

• reclining on couches

• sitting at a table

Plebeian families had long dinner meals like the Patricians.

• False

• True

What was the most common and popular food item in Rome?

• grapes

• fish

• olive oil

• bread

What became common in Rome?

• parties or celebrations

• funerals

• riots

What was one big reason for these common riots?

• Not enough jobs

• corrupt leaders

• food shortage