Life in Ancient Rome
Past Simple Questions (Wh-)
Directions
Giving a presentation
Homophones
100

Romans wore this loose piece of clothing made from cloth.

Toga

100

“_____ did Roman soldiers wear on their feet?”


(They wore sandals.)

What

100

1. Start at the door. 

2. Go straight on, go past the first column of desks. 

3. Turn right.

4. Go straight on past all the rows of desks.

5. What do you see?

The white board.

100

You are starting your presentation. What should you do first to feel confident?


A. Start talking immediately without thinking
B. Prepare and practice your talk
C. Look at the floor and read quietly

B. Prepare and practice your talk

100

You want to say hello to your friend. Which word is correct?
A. hi
B. high

A. hi

200

Rich Romans decorated their floors and walls with pictures made from tiny colored tiles called this.

Mosaic

200

“_____ did gladiators fight?”


(They fought in the amphitheatre.)

Where

200

1. Start at the door.

2. Go straight on past the first column of desks.

3. Continue straight on past the second row of desks. 

4. Turn right.

5. Go straight on past all of the rows of desks. 

6. What do you see?

The teacher's desk

200

You are speaking very fast because you are nervous. What should you do?


A. Talk even faster so you finish quickly
B. Stop speaking completely
C. Talk slowly and clearly

C. Talk slowly and clearly

200

“Please ___ your name on the paper.” Which word fits?
A. right
B. write

B. Write


300

Romans used this system to carry fresh water into cities.

Aqueduct


300

“_____ did Romans use to carry water into cities in Ancient Rome?”


(They used aqueducts.)

What

300

1. Start at the front board.

2. Go straight on past the first two rows of desks.

3. Turn Left.

4. What do you see?

The books

300

You are explaining Roman life, but your audience looks confused. What could help them understand better?


A. Turn your back to the audience
B. Use visuals in your talk (pictures, slides, objects)
C. Speak without stopping for questions

B. Use visuals in your talk (pictures, slides, objects)

300

“I can ___ the ocean from here.” Which word fits?
A. see
B. sea

A. see
400

This large building was used for games, shows, and gladiator fights.

Amphitheatre

400

“_____ did Julius Caesar live in Ancient Rome?”


(He lived over 2,000 years ago.)

When

400
1. Start at the heater/radiator.

2. Turn right and go straight on past the middle column of desks.

3. Turn left

4. Go straight on past the first two rows of desks.

5. Turn Left, go straight on to the back of the room.

6. What do you see?

The radiator

400

You haven’t practiced your presentation and you forget what to say. What should you have done before presenting?


A. Prepare and practice your talk
B. Speak without planning
C. Whisper your speech to yourself once


A. Prepare and practice your talk

400

“___ are you going after school?” Which word completes the sentence?
A. where
B. wear

A. Where

500

Roman soldiers and racers sometimes traveled in this two-wheeled vehicle pulled by horses.

Chariots


500

“_____ was the first Roman emperor who ruled after Julius Caesar’s adopted heir defeated his enemies and brought peace to Rome?”


(He was known as Augustus.)

Who

500

Imagine the directions in your mind.

1. You start the door, facing the corridor.

2. Turn right 

3. Go straight on past the 3rd grade classroom.

4. Turn right.

5. What classroom do you see?

The music room


500

During your presentation, you are reading too fast from your notes and not looking at the audience. What should you improve?


A. Ignore the audience completely
B. Talk slowly and clearly, and face the audience
C. Stop using visuals

B. Talk slowly and clearly, and face the audience

500

“___ book is on the table.” Which word fits?
A. their
B. there

A. Their