Ch1 Population of Rome

Give three reasons people moved to Rome.

Who was Seneca?

• Gladiator

• Emperor

• Nero's father

• Nero's tutor

How many people lived in the city of Rome in AD 64?

• 1,000,000

• 500,000

• 750,000

• 1,500,000

What part of the city of Rome was occupied by temples, palaces, forums, theaters, and circuses?

• A small part

• The whole city

• A large part

• Nothing

Which neighborhood of Rome was most famous for its dense habitation?

(a)  

Why might ordinary people have come to Rome?

• To become a farmer

• Free grain

• Employment opportunities

• Escape slavery

What was the largest group of people who came to Rome?

• Merchants

• Slaves

• Poor people

• Rich people

What was difficult to know about the inhabitants of Rome?

• How many circuses there were

• How many theaters there were

• How many migrated

• The number of temples