I WONDER - What Did Ancient Romans Eat?

I WONDER - What Did Ancient Romans Eat?

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History, Arts, Social Studies

6th - 7th Grade

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The video explores the unique dining habits of ancient Romans, highlighting their consumption of unusual foods like dormice and Flamingo. It describes the setting of Roman dinner parties, where guests reclined on couches instead of sitting at tables. The video also explains the dining etiquette of propping oneself on the left arm while eating with the right hand. Finally, it encourages viewers to try this Roman dining style.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following was considered a delicacy in ancient Rome?

Chicken

Dormice

Beef

Lamb

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was a distinctive feature of Roman dinner parties?

Guests reclined on couches

Guests stood while eating

Guests sat on chairs

Guests sat on the floor

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What unusual food might you find at a Roman feast?

Fish

Pork

Turkey

Flamingo

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did Romans typically eat their meals?

Lying on their back

Standing up

Sitting at a table

Reclining on their left arm

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What should you try to convince your parents to let you do, according to the video?

Visit ancient Rome

Cook a Roman meal

Try Roman dining style

Eat with chopsticks