Amazing Facts about Roman Life

Whenever the Romans conquered a country, they would often require the young men of the conquered country to serve in the Roman army. Some would refuse by

• running away

• pretending to be sick

• cutting off their thumbs

• wearing dresses

The Romans originated the word barbarian, which to them meant anyone who was a

• stranger

• Mongol

• Greek

• lawyer

Roman children had many different games they played. One of their favorite games used

• ram's horns

• horseshoes

• a pig's bladder

• chicken beaks

What did Romans consider to be unlucky?

• black cats

• a rabbit's foot

• the left side of anything

• whistling after midnight

When a farmer wanted to cut down trees in a certain spot, he would

• see who owned the land

• ask permission from a priest

• sacrifice a pig

• pay a fee to the emperor

In order to enjoy a feast a little longer, a guest would sometimes

• take a nap at the table

• chew on coffee beans

• take a bath between courses

• vomit

In ancient Rome, it was considered a sign of leadership to be born

• with a crooked nose

• with large feet

• under a full moon

• of parents who were over 30 years old

When Romans ate, they

• sat at a table

• sat on the floor

• reclined on a couch

• stood up

While eating in ancient Rome, it was considered polite to

• raise a finger up while drinking

• burp

• insult the food

• tip the host

A Roman consul was a chief government leader who commanded armies. Caligula, an emperor, once proposed that one of the consuls be

• his wife

• his five-year-old son

• Cleopatra

• his favorite horse