Use the information found in the “Select an area to explore” box on the BBC Primary History website about Romans to answer the following. When you are finished, drop it to me as “Rome Questions-Your Name.”
1. Why did Romulus and Remus get into a fight?
2. Who was the last king of Rome?
3. Who was Rome’s best general and what happened to him?
4. Who was the first emperor of Rome?
5. How old did a man have to be to join the Roman army and how long did men have to serve?
6. Describe the following:
legate:
centurion:
legion:
cohort:
7. What were auxillaries and what jobs did they usually do?
8. What was an onager?
9. What was a ballista?
10. How did Roman soldiers protect themselves?
11. What types of weapons did Roman soldiers use?
12. What did Roman soldiers do to stay in shape?
13. What was an aqueduct used for?
14. Why were clean water and sewers important?
15. What were Roman roads made of?
16. At what age did Roman women usually get married?
17. For what reason could a man divorce his wife in ancient Rome?
18. How were boys and girls educated in ancient Rome?
19. How were books created in ancient Rome?
20. How do we know that ancient Roman girls had birthday parties?
21. What types of foods did poor Romans eat?
22. What types of foods did rich Romans eat?
23. What kinds of toys did Roman kids play with?
24. What types of pets did Roman families have?
25. Name the following Roman gods and goddesses:
god of the sea:
god of war:
goddess of love:
god of the skies:
goddess of wisdom:
26. What types of things did Roman priests do?
27. What is a shrine?
28. Why did Romans put coins on the eyes of a dead body?
29. Which religion was made the official religion of the Roman Empire by Constantine in the 4th century?
30. Would you have wanted to live in ancient Rome? Why or why not? Explain below.