Fun Facts
Did students in ancient Rome have schools?
No children were taught at home or had tutors.
Could women vote?
No women couldn't vote only males could.
what level were commoners?
The commoners are in the third position so below the wealthy people and above the freedmans.
Who ruled Rome during the Empire?
The emperor.
Who had full citizenship rights in Ancient Rome?
Free adult men had full rights.
What did kids have as pets?
Ferrets, mokeys and birds.
What is one thing you need if you want to vote?
A voter had to own a property just to vote.
What were the "kings" called?
The emperor and they are on the top of the triangle.
What was the main job of the Senate during the Roman Republic?
They gave advice and managed money and foreign affairs.
Who could be a citizen in Ancient Rome?
Only free people could be citizens.
What did Wealthy Roman ate?
Roasted mice, Flamingo tongues, and sometimes Dolphin.
Who are some people that could not vote?
The people that could not vote are women, foreigners, and slaves.
what do social classes represent?
They represent a person's right, opportunities, and role in government.
How did Roman citizens take part in the government?
They voted on laws and chose leaders in assemblies.
True or False? The citizenship is a privilege?
True, citizenship was a privilege.
What did Roman's use for toothpaste?
Ground up mouse brains.
Was voting fair in ancient Rome? If not why?
The voting was un fair because wealthier people had way more influence than poorer people.
what were the people called that could hold high political positions, which allowed them to dominate Roman politics?
They are called the patricians.
Why did the Roman Republic share power between leaders, the Senate, and the people?
To prevent one group from having too much control.
What were Roman citizenship rules based on?
They were based on laws, traditions, and culture.
Did ancient Rome have a king?
No, instead they had two leaders.
In ancient Rome, people voted for two main leaders who shared power and only served for one year. What were these leaders called?
A) Kings, B) Consuls, C) Emperors, D) Generals
They are called consuls and only served for one year.
what were the people called who controlled most political and religious offices?
patricians, wealthy and powerful families who originally controlled most political and religious offices.
How did Rome stay organized even after becoming an empire?
It kept strong laws, government offices, and systems.
Why was citizenship important in Ancient Rome?
It gave people legal rights and protection.