Towns
The Romans often build their roads ...and mountain roads - ...
straight, zigzag
Family life was ... to the Romans
important
People had free time every ... days or so.
ten
Wealthy Romans enjoyed ... food.
rich
Wealthy people ate ... on couches near the tables
lying
The open space in town centre was called ...
forum
Who was the head of the family and the master of the house?
The man
Romans loved ..., using plants in cooking and medicine
Gardening
... people grew their own grain, fruit and vegetables, town people had to buy food from the ...
country, local shops and markets
How did they eat most foods?
with their fingers
Who did the most dangerous work?
Slaves and prisoners
men and women wore ... , on public ocasions Roman men wore the ...
tunics, toga
What did they play at home during their free time?
board games
What did ordinary people eat?
a lot of bread and porrige
How did they store meat?
on hooks in the roof
What buildings were on four sides of a typical forum?
Shops,workplaces, the basilica ( town hall ) and law courts
What did Roman women do?
They ran the household, made clothes and taught the younger children
Where did some Romans go for entertainment?
amphitheatre or races
What did Romans use to sweeten foods and drinks?
honey
At Roman banquets, the main course might be...
meat (boar's head, stuffed pigs, chicken, pigeons, lobster)
Why were the roads important?
They helped to develop trade and industry
Why did Romans on large farms have a manager?
To run the house and keep written records of goods bought and sold
What could Roman doctors do?
Treated infections, mended legs and arms and operated
Why didn't adults drink milk?
They thought milk fit only children and invalids
Why did some families cook in a separate building?
because of the smells and risk of fire