None, however they were responsible for the household and caring for their children
200
Explain what an aqueduct was and how it worked.
They allowed water to flow down to settlement by means of gavity.
300
Who witnessed and wrote about the erruption?
Pliny the younger
300
What is a Lararium?
A household shrine
300
Caesar once said, "veni, vidi, vici." What does it mean?
I came I saw I conquered
300
What is a cudgel?
A short stick used to indicate that a soldier has been found guilty and the camp will then beat or stone him.
300
Which emperor of Rome persecuted Christians?
Nero
400
Why is Pompeii so well preserved?
The city was quickly buried by volcanic ash so the people of Pompeii did not have a chance to escape.
400
What did the Romans use to light their homes?
Oil lamps made of pottery or bronze
400
CDXXXII
432
400
List the jobs done by slaves in a Roman household. (minimum of 5)
All chores; cleaning, washing, cooking, sometimes teaching, gardening, childcare.
400
Name the three things boys were taught in ancient Rome.
Honour, bravery and a craft
500
Where is Pompeii situated? (Bay)
In the Bay of Naples
500
How did Plutarch describe living conditions in Rome?
Crowded, noisy, dangerous, illness was common, smelly from the sewage.
500
DCCLXIII
763
500
Explain how slavery contributed to the fall of the Roman Empire.
The plebeians could not compete for jobs and became dependent on the government. The government could not afford to fund the military and this weakened force led to the breakdown of the Empire.