Roman Republic: L39 Daily Lives and Social Classes Review

What was the population of Rome in the 1st century C.E.?

• Nearly one million

• Nearly two million

• Nearly five hundred thousand

• Nearly ten million

What did Roman emperors provide to keep poor people from becoming an angry mob?

• Education and jobs

• Food and entertainment

• Housing and clothing

• Money and land

Who carried fasces in Roman society?

• Gladiators

• Personal bodyguards

• Merchants

• Farmers

Who could accuse someone of a crime in Rome?

• Only the wealthy

• Only government officials

• Any Roman, including the poor

• Only the police

What was a consequence for poor people under Roman law?

• They were given more privileges

• They faced harsher punishments

• They were exempt from taxes

• They could not be accused of crimes

Which gods did the Romans adopt?

• Only Roman gods

• Only Greek gods

• Greek gods and gods from other cultures

• Only Egyptian gods

What would Romans leave at a temple when someone was sick or injured?

• A piece of jewelry

• A small offering in the shape of the hurt part of the body

• A written prayer

• A candle

What was the purpose of festivals and holidays in Roman daily life?

• To celebrate the harvest

• To honor the gods

• To mark the beginning of the year

• To commemorate military victories

What did wealthy Roman women do?

• Ran their households

• Worked in fields

• Served in the army

• Taught in schools

What were the walls of the dining room covered with?

• Curtains

• Pictures

• Wallpaper

• Tapestries