Tradition
How did ancient Roman families show acceptance of a new born infant into their family?
The father picked up the baby as a sign of acceptance.
What three things did kids spend leisure time doing when they got a bit older?
socializing, playing games, and having fun
What was the name of the clothing that ancient Romans wore?
a toga
When Rome first started, whose job was it to educate the children?
their parents
What was the reason that girls didn't get much if any education?
What kind of birth ceremony did the ancient Romans observe?
a simple birth ceremony
While some pets were common both then and today, what kinds of pets did they have back then, that we wouldn't normally have today?
pigeons, geese, and monkeys
How was a toga worn?
with draping material that wrapped across the body
During their homeschooling years, what did the girls learn to do?
They learned to sew and weave.
What was a big factor in a person's life chances when they grew up?
their gender
What does the word 'observe' mean in this story, if not to look at something carefully? Use your own words to explain, not your vocabulary meaning
It means to give honor to and celebrate something/someone
Give me two kinds of toys the ancient Roman children had that we still play with today, and two kinds of toys they had, that we don't still play with today
still play with today: kites marbles, tic-tac-toe, board games
don't play with today: stilts, ankle bones of sheep, war games
Though their clothing fashion isn't similar to our clothing fashion today, if we had to compare it to a type of clothing from today, what kind of clothing would it be?
a dress
Once formal schools were made, why did many children still remain educated at home?
The schools were not free and many couldn't afford them.
What were the women in charge of while men worked outside of home?
When the father picked up the child to symbolically accept them into the family, what was this to the Roman people?
a custom
What did children need to play the traditional game of knucklebones?
They needed the ankle bones of a sheep.
What is a bulla, and why did girls and boys wear it?
It is a necklace that was worn to protect them during childhood.
When boys from wealthy families turned 12 or 13 what did they start to study?
Latin and Greek grammar and literature.
What kinds of jobs were women, and poor men not allowed to have?
government positions, lawyers, or teachers
When a child is a brand new, or very young baby, what is that baby called?
an infant
Of all the types of toys and games in this story, which was quite popular among ancient Roman boys?
war games
What extra item was included on a bulla, and what was this item's purpose?
A locket that held charms to ward off evil.
Why would the boys be allowed to start studying public speaking at the age of 16?
Because it was a very important skill for Romans.
Why couldn't women or poor men become lawyers, teachers, or work in government positions?
Because these jobs were only for wealthy men that had special education when they were younger.