Roman Culture Summative Review

How did Roman slaves become free?

• Purchased their freedom

• They were freed by foreign invaders

• Slave rebellions

• Joined the military

Where did some of the most important activities take place in Roman cities?

• The circus

• The Forum

• Roman villas

• The Colosseum

In ancient Rome, what was used for socialization and maintaining hygiene?

• Forum

• Colosseum

• Baths

• Temple

What Roman building was used for personal religious devotion and to demonstrate civic pride?

• Forum

• The Colossuem

• Temple

• Baths

What building was used for entertainment and for the government to spread propaganda?

• The Forum

• The Colosseum

• Temple

• Baths

What Roman building was used by businesses for goods and services, but also by individuals to share ideas?

• The Forum

• The Colosseum

• Temple

• Baths

Who controlled family life in Rome?

• The father (Paterfamilia)

• The mother (Materfamilia)

• The Emperor

• The Senate

Place the religions of ancient Rome in chronological order (oldest to most recent).

• Polytheism; Monotheism; Mixed Polytheism and Monotheism

• Monotheism; Polytheism; Mixed Polytheism and Monotheism

• Mixed Polytheism and Monotheism; Monotheism; Polytheism

• Polytheism; mixed Polytheism and Monotheism; Monotheism

Which statement best describes life as a Roman woman?

• Women were taught how to run a household.

• They all learned how to read and write.

• They had to pass a physical test in order to become an adult.

• They could vote and hold political office.

Which of the following is true of the Roman Colosseum?

• All gladiators died at the conclusion of their matches.

• Both the rich and poor attended gladiator contests, with them seated according to social status.

• Only men could attend events at the Colosseum.

• Only men competed as gladiators