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Which animals did the Romans keep for meat, milk, and wool?
Which animals did the Romans keep for meat, milk, and wool?
- Horses, donkeys, camels, and elephants
- Lions, tigers, bears, and wolves
- Cattle, sheep, goats, pigs, and poultry (correct)
- Dogs, cats, rabbits, and birds
Which languages evolved from Latin?
Which languages evolved from Latin?
- Greek, Turkish, Dutch, Swedish, and Polish
- English, German, Russian, Japanese, and Chinese
- Italian, Spanish, French, Portuguese, and Romanian (correct)
- Arabic, Hebrew, Hindi, Swahili, and Korean
What materials did the Romans write on?
What materials did the Romans write on?
- Paper, cardboard, plastic, and glass
- Wood, fabric, clay, and leather
- Stone, metal, papyrus, and wax tablets (correct)
- Sand, water, air, and fire
What were wax tablets commonly used for in Ancient Rome?
What were wax tablets commonly used for in Ancient Rome?
How does the Roman numeral system work when smaller numbers appear before larger numbers?
How does the Roman numeral system work when smaller numbers appear before larger numbers?
Which term is used to label years before the year that Jesus Christ is traditionally believed to have been born?
Which term is used to label years before the year that Jesus Christ is traditionally believed to have been born?
What does CE stand for?
What does CE stand for?
What is the staple crop primarily used for making bread in Ancient Rome?
What is the staple crop primarily used for making bread in Ancient Rome?
Which term is often used interchangeably with 'AD' and means 'in the year of the Lord'?
Which term is often used interchangeably with 'AD' and means 'in the year of the Lord'?
Which crops were staples in the Roman diet and significant trade commodities?
Which crops were staples in the Roman diet and significant trade commodities?
True or false: Slaves in ancient Rome came from many different countries and had different looks?
True or false: Slaves in ancient Rome came from many different countries and had different looks?
True or false: It was easy to determine if someone was a slave in ancient Rome just by looking at them?
True or false: It was easy to determine if someone was a slave in ancient Rome just by looking at them?
True or false: Some slaves in ancient Rome dressed better than poor free people?
True or false: Some slaves in ancient Rome dressed better than poor free people?
True or false: All slaves in ancient Rome wore metal collars around their necks?
True or false: All slaves in ancient Rome wore metal collars around their necks?
True or false: Slaves in ancient Rome could be identified by the tasks they were performing?
True or false: Slaves in ancient Rome could be identified by the tasks they were performing?
During the early Republic in Rome, women were primarily responsible for which of the following?
During the early Republic in Rome, women were primarily responsible for which of the following?
In the late Republic and Empire, which of the following freedoms did women gain?
In the late Republic and Empire, which of the following freedoms did women gain?
Which group of women in Roman society had more freedoms compared to others?
Which group of women in Roman society had more freedoms compared to others?
What was the status of slave women in Roman society?
What was the status of slave women in Roman society?
How did wealthy women in Roman society exert influence over politics?
How did wealthy women in Roman society exert influence over politics?
Which of the following is true about the hypocaust system used by the Romans?
Which of the following is true about the hypocaust system used by the Romans?
What did the hypocaust system enable the Romans to enjoy?
What did the hypocaust system enable the Romans to enjoy?
What does the text say about the hypocaust system?
What does the text say about the hypocaust system?
What was the role of slaves or workers in the hypocaust system?
What was the role of slaves or workers in the hypocaust system?
What did the hypocaust system provide to large public buildings?
What did the hypocaust system provide to large public buildings?
True or false: The diet of ancient Romans was primarily plant-based?
True or false: The diet of ancient Romans was primarily plant-based?
True or false: Wealthy Romans had meals with many courses?
True or false: Wealthy Romans had meals with many courses?
True or false: Romans used their hands instead of utensils while eating?
True or false: Romans used their hands instead of utensils while eating?
True or false: Garum was a popular fish sauce among the Romans?
True or false: Garum was a popular fish sauce among the Romans?
True or false: Wealthy Romans often reclined on couches while eating?
True or false: Wealthy Romans often reclined on couches while eating?
