Life of a Roman Teenager Quiz

At the Roman baths, bathers participate in a more-than-an-hour long event that includes all of the following except:

• Communal bathing

• Arranged marriages

• Socializing

• Coming-of-age festivals

In ancient Rome, what percentage of children died before reaching adulthood?

• 10%

• 25%

• 50%

• 75%

What was a common smell in early Roman mornings in AD 79?

• Freshly baked bread

• Burning incense

• Animal manure

• Ash & Smoke

Which emperor will enact a reign of terror on Rome in Lucius' adult life?

• Augustus

• Nero

• Domitian

• Trajan

What is Lucius not trusted to do until he is 25 years old?

• Attend the baths

• Get married

• Manage family finances

• Join the army

Explain why communal baths were an important part of Roman society for teenagers like Lucius.

• They provided a place for exercise and hygiene only.

• They were a central place for socializing, networking, and learning societal norms.

• They were used only for religious rituals.

• They were reserved for the elderly.

Describe how arranged marriages influenced the life of a 17-year-old Roman living in 73 AD.

• They allowed complete freedom in choosing a spouse.

• They were rare and only for the wealthy.

• They were a typical part of life, shaping family alliances and social status.

• They were illegal.

If you were a Roman teenager like Lucius, how might the coming-of-age festivals impact your role in society?

• They would have no impact.

• They would mark your transition to adulthood and new responsibilities.

• They would only be for entertainment.

• They would be a punishment.

Analyze how the reign of terror enacted by Emperor Domitian could affect the daily life and future prospects of a Roman teenager like Lucius.

• It would have no effect on daily life.

• It could create fear, limit opportunities, and threaten family security.

• It would only affect the emperor’s family.

• It would improve living conditions.