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Worksheets4/20 & 4/21: Daily Life In The Roman Empire
Total questions: 38
Worksheet time: 29mins
Why would the emperor encourage Romans to attend the Roman baths?
Prevented the spread of diseases.
To socialize with friends.
To get physically fit for upcoming wars.
To relax! It was real stressful being a citizen of Rome.
What supplied the Roman Empire with clean water?
Aqueducts
Roman Baths
Sewer Systems
Mediterranean Sea
Who could register for the Roman census?
Free males living in the Roman Empire.
Free males & females living in the Roman Empire.
Free males living in the city of Rome.
Only free males who were 30+ years old.
When did the Roman Census take place?
Every 5 years.
Once a year.
Every 10 years.
Only when a new emperor took the throne.
Which social classes could attend the public Roman baths?
All social classes
Only Patricians
Only Plebeians
Only slaves
How did the emperor manage the size of the empire?
Used Latin to unify the people living in the empire.
Empire was divided into different provinces; each province was ruled by governor.
The census
All answers are correct.
The military
What was the purpose of the Roman Census?
To count the total number of people living in the empire.
To map the geography of the empire.
To identify all the Patricians living in the empire.
To count the total number of farms in the empire.
The Pantheon was an/a:
Temple to honor all the Roman gods.
Temple to honor Jupiter (Greek = Zeus).
Aqueduct
Temple to honor all the Roman emperors.
Why was the Pantheon considered an architectural marvel?
It was the largest unsupported dome at the time.
There was an oculus (hole) in the middle of the dome.
It was the largest supported dome at the time.
Naval battles were staged there for entertainment.
How was Emperor Trajan different from past Roman emperors?
He was Spanish.
He was British.
He was Italian.
He was Carthaginian.
What was built on top of Nero's Golden Palace?
The Colosseum
A public bath
The Circus Maximus
The Pantheon
Infrastructure/Public Works are:
Structures and facilities that are used by the public, are needed for the operation of a society, and benefit the people living there.
Structures and facilities that are for private use.
Roads that connected the growing empire.
Structures and facilities that are used by the public and are needed for the operation of a society, but offer the people no benefits.
After a section of Rome was destroyed from a fire, what was Emperor Nero's response?
He rebuilt the homes and infrastructure lost in the fire.
He built himself a palace, swimming pool, and 98 foot statue.
The drained marshes for new farmland, infrastructure, and homes.
He made the area a museum.
What happened after Nero died?
Civil War; the Roman Generals fought for power.
Nero's son, Vespasian became emperor.
The Roman Republic was restored.
Hadrian became the next emperor.
Who was the first Emperor not from the Julius Caesar bloodline?
Vespasian
Trajan
Hadrian
Nero
What major problem did Hadrian face while he was emperor?
Maintaining the borders of the empire.
Conquering land.
Financing infrastructure.
Finding a heir.
What was the weakest part of the Roman Empire?
Britain
Carthage
Greece
Macedonia
What were responsibilities of the Roman soldiers?
Building the Roman roads and forts.
Invading lands and protecting the borders of the empire.
Keeping the conquered people under control such as stopping rebellions.
All answers are correct.
All answers are incorrect.
What were the requirements to join the military?
20 year old male who is at least 5’5”
18 year old male or female who is at least 5'5"
No requirements are necessary.
18 year old male who is at least 5"
What is a Legionary?
The Roman army
Roman soldier who is a Roman citizen
Government Official
Body guard of the Emperor
Roman soldier
What is absolute power?
Unlimited power; the ruler is above the laws of land.
Limited power; the ruler has to follow the laws of the land.
Power is shared between 2 or more rulers.
The belief that a higher power has selected you to be the ruler.
Why did Rome need to build a road system?
Transportation, travel, trade, and to move the military.
Trade & travel
Move the military to different parts of the empire.
So Plebs would have jobs.
How were the Roman roads superior to previous roads?
The roads were paved and they had a drainage system.
The roads were paved with asphalt.
Soldiers policed the roads for crime.
The roads had rest stops and mile markers.
How do you think the government financed and maintained the Roman road network?
Paying taxes
Conquering land
Paying tolls
All answers are correct.
All answers are incorrect.
A country estate usually owned by a wealthy Patrician family and was an important source of food and wealth for the Roman Empire.
Villa
Legionary
Mansion
Census
The idea that all people regardless of social class living in a united territory should live according to a set of agreed-upon laws.
Rule of Law
12 Tables
The Law of the Land
Absolute Power
Paterfamilias:
The oldest male of a Roman household. His word was law for the family.
The center of "town;" all the important public activities took place in this part of the Roman cities.
Roman "fast food" where people could buy hot and cold foods that were ready to eat.
The Romans regularly used these to help fight germs and bacteria as well as socialize.
A large open-air venue used for public events in the ancient Roman Empire.
Circus
Forum
Colosseum
Circus Maximus
The center of "town;" all the important public activities took place in this part of the Roman cities.
Forum
Agora
Circus
Siege Tower
Auxiliary:
Specialized troops made up of non-citizens that were recruited by the empire. After completion of their duties, they were given Roman citizenship and money or land.
Roman citizens who are soldiers.
A commander of a Century.
Groups of Centuries; about 6,000 men.
Groups of Legionaries; about 80 men.
Roman "fast food" where people could buy hot and cold foods that were ready to eat.
Thermopolia
Forum
Circus
Legionary
An amulet worn like a locket, was given to male children in Ancient Rome nine days after birth. It was believed to give them protection against evil. Male children wore the necklace until adulthood.
Bulla
Bullo
Bulle
Bulb
The wealth and resources of a country or region, especially in terms of the production and consumption of goods and services.
Economy
Government
Social Groups
Military
Land of the Roman Empire were divided into different territories that were each ruled by a governor.
Provinces
Countries
States
Census
Ancient Romans spoke:
Latin
Greek
English
Italian
Famous stadium in the city of Rome used for chariot racing.
Circus Maximus
Circus Minimum
Colosseum
Thermopolia
Famous arena in the city of Rome where gladiator fights took place.
Colosseum
Circus Maximus
Circus Minimum
Thermopolia
A person who fought to the death in an arena for the entertainment of the public. These entertainers were usually slaves, prisoners of war, men in debt or individuals who just wanted fame.
Gladiator
Paterfamilias
Legionary
Auxiliary
