Lesson 39 Review - Daily Life in the Roman Empire

What was the Forum in ancient Rome?

• A. A public gathering place at the center of Roman life

• B. A training ground for Roman soldiers

• C. A large country house outside the city

• D. A private school for wealthy boys

Which statement best describes Rome around 100 C.E.?

• It was a small city with limited power

• It was the center of a vast empire linked by roads, law, and military strength

• It had lost control of most trade routes

• It was mostly a religious village

According to the lesson, what was one major effect of wealth in Roman life?

• It ended the use of Roman law

• It removed class differences in the city

• It shaped housing, food, safety, and opportunity

• It allowed poor citizens to control the Senate

What does the term rule of law mean in the lesson?

• Families create their own legal codes

• Soldiers judge all important crimes

• Priests control the courts and juries

• Laws are supposed to govern society

Which place was known for chariot races?

• The Senate

• The Circus Maximus

• The Colosseum

• The atrium

Which place was best known for gladiator contests?

• The Forum

• The villa

• The Colosseum

• The thermopolium

What does paterfamilias mean?

• The father who ruled the household

• The chief priest in a temple

• The oldest member of the Senate

• The owner of a racing team

Why was the Forum so important in Roman life?

• It was the main location for farming

• It connected business, religion, government, and public life

• It served only as a military base

• It was where emperors lived year-round

Why does the reading describe Rome as a city of contrasts?

• It had many climates in one region

• It changed rulers every few years

• It contained both luxury and severe poverty

• It was split into eastern and western halves

Why did emperors provide food and entertainment to poor Romans?

• To prepare them for battle

• To increase foreign trade

• To encourage them to farm

• To keep them from becoming a dangerous mob