BC and CE Dating Systems Quiz
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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?

  • 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?

  • 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?

    <p>Note-taking and writing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the Roman numeral system work when smaller numbers appear before larger numbers?

    <p>You subtract the smaller number from the larger number</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term is used to label years before the year that Jesus Christ is traditionally believed to have been born?

    <p>BC</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does CE stand for?

    <p>Common Era</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the staple crop primarily used for making bread in Ancient Rome?

    <p>Wheat</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term is often used interchangeably with 'AD' and means 'in the year of the Lord'?

    <p>Anno Domini</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which crops were staples in the Roman diet and significant trade commodities?

    <p>Olives and grapes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    True or false: Slaves in ancient Rome came from many different countries and had different looks?

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    True or false: It was easy to determine if someone was a slave in ancient Rome just by looking at them?

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    True or false: Some slaves in ancient Rome dressed better than poor free people?

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    True or false: All slaves in ancient Rome wore metal collars around their necks?

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    True or false: Slaves in ancient Rome could be identified by the tasks they were performing?

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    During the early Republic in Rome, women were primarily responsible for which of the following?

    <p>Managing the household</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the late Republic and Empire, which of the following freedoms did women gain?

    <p>Ownership of property</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which group of women in Roman society had more freedoms compared to others?

    <p>Wealthy women</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the status of slave women in Roman society?

    <p>They had limited rights</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did wealthy women in Roman society exert influence over politics?

    <p>Through relationships with powerful men</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is true about the hypocaust system used by the Romans?

    <p>It required slaves or workers to constantly feed the fire and keep it burning.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the hypocaust system enable the Romans to enjoy?

    <p>Hot baths</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the text say about the hypocaust system?

    <p>It was a testament to the advanced engineering and ingenuity of the Romans.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the role of slaves or workers in the hypocaust system?

    <p>To constantly feed the fire and keep it burning</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the hypocaust system provide to large public buildings?

    <p>A level of comfort</p> Signup and view all the answers

    True or false: The diet of ancient Romans was primarily plant-based?

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    True or false: Wealthy Romans had meals with many courses?

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    True or false: Romans used their hands instead of utensils while eating?

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    True or false: Garum was a popular fish sauce among the Romans?

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    True or false: Wealthy Romans often reclined on couches while eating?

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

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