Agriculture and Trade
What job produced much of the food people needed in Rome?
Farming/Agriculture
Which group usually had larger homes?
Richer Romans
Name one subject Roman children might learn in school?
Math, Reading, Writing, Public Speaking, Counting money.
What large arena hosted gladiator contests in Ancient Rome?
The Colosseum
What was the name of a silver coin used across the Roman Empire?
Denarius
What food did the Roman Government give to help people in need?
Grain Rations
Name one job Romans did besides farming?
Baker, Builder, Trader, Clothing maker, Doctor, Lawyer, Teacher, Soldier
What garment (clothing) was worn by many male Roman citizens?
Toga
What sea did many Roman trading ships travel across?
The Mediterranian Sea.
Where did many poorer people in the city live?
Crowded apartment buildings/ tenements
What skill from school would help a Roman merchant count money?
Math/Counting Money
Name one activity Romans enjoyed in their free time?
Plays, Chariot races, Music, Art, Dancing, Reading, Sports, Gladiator contests.
What famous road connected Rome with Southern Italy?
The Appian Way
What dangerous thing was used in crowded roman housing for warmth?
Fire, Live Coals
Which occupation provided soldiers with money?
Roman Military
What small place of worship did some Roman families keep at home?
Household shrine.
How did roads and shared coins make trade easier in the Roman Empire?
Roads helped move goods.
Shared coin made buying and selling easier.
How could a families wealth change its daily life in Rome?
Richer families: Larger homes and a lot of luxuries.
Poorer families: Crowded homes and no luxuries.
Explain one way learning to write could help a person get or do a job?
Writing could help teacher, a trader, or a public speaker.
How did wealth or social status affect roman clothing or entertainment?
Wealthier Romans could afford finer clothing and costly entertainment.
Clothing could show social status.