Chapter 3: Life In Ancient Rome Flashcards
What is the capital city of ancient Rome?
Rome
True or False: The Roman Republic was established before the Roman Empire.
True
Fill in the blank: The period of peace and stability in the Roman Empire is known as the _____ period.
Pax Romana
Who was the first emperor of Rome?
Augustus
What was the primary governing body of the Roman Republic called?
The Senate
Multiple Choice: Which of the following was a major social class in ancient Rome? A) Patricians B) Plebeians C) Both A and B
C) Both A and B
What was the significance of the Roman Forum?
It was the center of political, social, and economic life in ancient Rome.
True or False: Gladiatorial games were a form of entertainment in ancient Rome.
True
Fill in the blank: The ancient Roman road system was primarily built for _____ purposes.
military
What was the primary language spoken in ancient Rome?
Latin
Multiple Choice: Which of the following was a Roman engineer known for his aqueducts? A) Vitruvius B) Apollodorus C) Trajan
B) Apollodorus
What was a common form of punishment for slaves in ancient Rome?
Cruel treatment or execution
True or False: The Colosseum was used for gladiatorial contests and public spectacles.
True
Fill in the blank: The Roman legal system was based on the principle of _____ law.
civil
What was the role of women in ancient Roman society?
Women had limited rights and were primarily responsible for managing the household.
Multiple Choice: Which event marked the end of the Western Roman Empire? A) The assassination of Julius Caesar B) The fall of Rome in 476 AD C) The construction of the Colosseum
B) The fall of Rome in 476 AD
What is the Roman term for a public bath?
Thermae
True or False: The Twelve Tables were the first codification of Roman law.
True
Fill in the blank: Roman soldiers were known as _____
legionaries
What was the significance of the Punic Wars?
They were a series of conflicts between Rome and Carthage that established Roman dominance in the Mediterranean.
