Daily Life
In ancient Rome, what percentage of children died before reaching adulthood?
50%
True or False: People could sell themselves or their children into slavery in order to pay off their debts.
True
Who wrote all the recorded history of Ancient Rome that we have today?
Men
Who is the oldest and most famous god in Roman history?
Saturn
What food did the lower classes mostly eat?
porridge
Where would people would gather for news and business?
forum
When did Spartacus' revolt begin?
73BCE
In the event of a divorce, who did the children belong to?
The father
The Greek god Poseidon became the Roman god ______.
Neptune
True or False: Eating brains (particularly of young sheep or cows) was common)
True!
What would the upper classes use to sweeten their food?
honey
How did the rebels escape from Mt. Vesuvius?
climbed down the mountain with ropes made from vines
What happened to a woman's dowry in the event of a divorce?
Husband had to return entire dowry to the wife if they divorced
Who are the 3 patron gods of Rome?
Jupiter, Juno, Minerva
What is Posca?
vinegar mixed with water
Although he can join the military at 17, what is a Roman boy not trusted to do until he is 25 years old?
arrange business deals
How large could Spartacus’ army have become?
120,000
How does the public know that a woman is betrothed to be married?
She wears the insignia of betrothal, engagement rings, all the gifts the man has given her (jewels, earrings, necklaces, pendants, myrtle crown)
The Greek god Apollo became the Roman god ______.
Apollo
What would lower class Romans eat for breakfast?
bread with maybe some cheese or olives added
Name at least 4 of the amenities available at the public baths.
Hot & cold pools, saunas, massage, exercise rooms, libraries, etc.
Which Roman commander finally defeated Spartacus and his army?
Crassus
What was the purpose of marriage?
production of legitimate children who would be heirs to their father’s property
(important in regards to citizenship)
What future was foretold for Aeneas?
That he (or his people) would destroy Carthage
What was garum?
A fish sauce used as a popular flavoring agent.