Daily Life in Rome
Romans watched these trained fighters fight, often to the death.
What are gladiators?
It was common for Romans to have this type of marriage.
What is an arranged marriage?
This goddess was the mother of Aeneas, who fled Troy and whose descendants founded Rome.
Who was Aphrodite/Venus?
On March 15 44 BC, also know as the Ides of March, Julius Caesar's rule ended in this dramatic fashion.
What was MURDER?
Many emperors contributed to this series of structures designed to bring water from the mountains to the cities.
What are aqueducts?
Rich Romans lived in a house called a domus which included this room with an open roof and a pool.
What is an atrium?
A Roman familia included family members and this group of people.
What is slaves?
This god's domains are forge and fire. (Roman name)
Who is Vulcan?
Julius Caesar conquered this region which now encompasses present day France (and some other countries).
What is Gaul?
This emperor and descendent of Augustus murdered many people, spent money recklessly, and appointed his favorite horse as consul.
Who was Caligula?
Only this type of person was allowed to wear a toga.
What is a citizen?
Families without children would often do this, particularly to relatives.
What is adopt/adoption?
This major god has the same name in both the Greek and Roman pantheons.
Who is Apollo?
Julius Caesar was the first to bring this animal to Europe from Alexandria, Egypt.
What is giraffe?
This emperor expanded the Roman Empire to its largest size, stretching from Britain to Mesopotamia and Egypt.
Who was Emperor Trajan?
Roman children learned how to read and write with a stylus on these implements.
What is a wax tablet?
This emperor first gave women who had three or more children more freedom.
Who is Augustus?
Romulus and Remus were the twin sons of Mars and Rhea Silvia, a priestess of this goddess of the hearth. (Roman name)
Who is Vesta?
At the age of 16, Julius Caesar was appointed high priest of this Roman god.
Who is Jupiter?
Augustus Caesar's reign began this period of peace and prosperity.
What is a Pax Romana.
This meal was their primary meal of the day, originally eaten at midday.
What is cena?
What is paterfamilias?
Aenaes fled Troy to this city, falling in love with (and promptly abandoning) its ruler, Queen Dido.
What is Carthage?
Julius Caesar was born in this year.
What was 100 BC?
Rich Romans including Emperors held feast with lavish food for their guests, which could include this exotic bird that was often associated with the goddess Juno.
What is a peacock?