Quiz on the Roman Empire

What was the chief occupation of most people in the Early Roman Empire?

• Mining

• Trade

• Manufacturing

• Farming

What were large landed estates in southern and central Italy called?

• Latifundia

• Villas

• Farms

• Manors

Who headed the Roman family structure?

• Eldest son

• Paterfamilias

• Matriarch

• Guardian

At what age did childhood end for Roman males?

• 14

• 16

• 20

• 18

What was the legal minimum age for marriage for females in Rome?

• 10

• 12

• 16

• 14

What was a common reason for the dependence of small farmers?

• Natural disasters

• Large estates of wealthy neighbors

• High taxes

• Lack of education

What was the primary language that upper-class Romans needed to learn?

• Greek

• Aramaic

• Latin

• Hebrew

What significant change occurred in the Roman family by the A.D. 100s?

• Women gained more independence

• Children were sold into slavery

• Marriages were arranged by children

• Paterfamilias had absolute authority

What was the role of the paterfamilias in Roman society?

• To manage finances

• To provide entertainment

• To arrange marriages

• To oversee education

What type of goods were imported to Rome from China?

• Grain

• Metals

• Silk

• Spices