30 Questions
Which animals did the Romans keep for meat, milk, and wool?
Cattle, sheep, goats, pigs, and poultry
Which languages evolved from Latin?
Italian, Spanish, French, Portuguese, and Romanian
What materials did the Romans write on?
Stone, metal, papyrus, and wax tablets
What were wax tablets commonly used for in Ancient Rome?
Note-taking and writing
How does the Roman numeral system work when smaller numbers appear before larger numbers?
You subtract the smaller number from the larger number
Which term is used to label years before the year that Jesus Christ is traditionally believed to have been born?
BC
What does CE stand for?
Common Era
What is the staple crop primarily used for making bread in Ancient Rome?
Wheat
Which term is often used interchangeably with 'AD' and means 'in the year of the Lord'?
Anno Domini
Which crops were staples in the Roman diet and significant trade commodities?
Olives and grapes
True or false: Slaves in ancient Rome came from many different countries and had different looks?
True
True or false: It was easy to determine if someone was a slave in ancient Rome just by looking at them?
False
True or false: Some slaves in ancient Rome dressed better than poor free people?
True
True or false: All slaves in ancient Rome wore metal collars around their necks?
False
True or false: Slaves in ancient Rome could be identified by the tasks they were performing?
True
During the early Republic in Rome, women were primarily responsible for which of the following?
Managing the household
In the late Republic and Empire, which of the following freedoms did women gain?
Ownership of property
Which group of women in Roman society had more freedoms compared to others?
Wealthy women
What was the status of slave women in Roman society?
They had limited rights
How did wealthy women in Roman society exert influence over politics?
Through relationships with powerful men
Which of the following is true about the hypocaust system used by the Romans?
It required slaves or workers to constantly feed the fire and keep it burning.
What did the hypocaust system enable the Romans to enjoy?
Hot baths
What does the text say about the hypocaust system?
It was a testament to the advanced engineering and ingenuity of the Romans.
What was the role of slaves or workers in the hypocaust system?
To constantly feed the fire and keep it burning
What did the hypocaust system provide to large public buildings?
A level of comfort
True or false: The diet of ancient Romans was primarily plant-based?
True
True or false: Wealthy Romans had meals with many courses?
True
True or false: Romans used their hands instead of utensils while eating?
True
True or false: Garum was a popular fish sauce among the Romans?
True
True or false: Wealthy Romans often reclined on couches while eating?
True
Test your knowledge on BC and CE dating systems in this informative quiz! Learn about the origins and meanings of these labels for years, and discover how they are used to mark significant historical events.
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