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100

Romans watched these trained fighters fight, often to the death. 

What are gladiators?

100

It was common for Romans to have this type of marriage.

What is an arranged marriage?

100

This goddess was the mother of Aeneas, who fled Troy and whose descendants founded Rome.

Who was Aphrodite/Venus?

100

On March 15 44 BC, also know as the Ides of March, Julius Caesar's rule ended in this dramatic fashion.

What was MURDER?

100

Many emperors contributed to this series of structures designed to bring water from the mountains to the cities.

What are aqueducts?

200

Rich Romans lived in a house called a domus which included this room with an open roof and a pool. 

What is an atrium?

200

A Roman familia included family members and this group of people.

What is slaves?

200

This god's domains are forge and fire. (Roman name)

Who is Vulcan?

200

Julius Caesar conquered this region which now encompasses present day France (and some other countries).

What is Gaul?

200

This emperor and descendent of Augustus murdered many people, spent money recklessly, and appointed his favorite horse as consul.

Who was Caligula?

300

Only this type of person was allowed to wear a toga. 

What is a citizen?

300

Families without children would often do this, particularly to relatives.

What is adopt/adoption?

300

This major god has the same name in both the Greek and Roman pantheons. 

Who is Apollo?

300

Julius Caesar was the first to bring this animal to Europe from Alexandria, Egypt.

What is giraffe?

300

This emperor expanded the Roman Empire to its largest size, stretching from Britain to Mesopotamia and Egypt. 

Who was Emperor Trajan?

400

Roman children learned how to read and write with a stylus on these implements.

What is a wax tablet?

400

This emperor first gave women who had three or more children more freedom. 

Who is Augustus?

400

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? 

400

At the age of 16, Julius Caesar was appointed high priest of this Roman god.

Who is Jupiter?

400

Augustus Caesar's reign began this period of peace and prosperity.

What is a Pax Romana. 

500

This meal was their primary meal of the day, originally eaten at midday. 

What is cena?

500
This means "father of the household" in Latin.

What is paterfamilias?

500

Aenaes fled Troy to this city, falling in love with (and promptly abandoning) its ruler, Queen Dido. 

What is Carthage?

500

Julius Caesar was born in this year.

What was 100 BC?

500

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?