Part Three Extras—Roman Life (Customs) Flashcards
1
Q
In a Roman bath, which room would be the ancient equivalent of a modern locker room?
A
apodyterium
2
Q
What Roman praenomen does the abbreviation P. stand for?
A
Publius
3
Q
Which of the following colors was NOT used for chariot racing clubs in the Circus Maximus? blue red gold black
A
black
4
Q
What was used by the Roman laundromats to bleach clothing?
A
urine
5
Q
Which gladiator was armed with a lasso?
A
laquearius
6
Q
From which sea creature was Tyrian purple dye made?
A
snails
7
Q
A mirror-maker in Latin would have which title?
A
specularius
8
Q
How long was the term of a Vestal Virgin?
A
30 years
9
Q
In the opinion of a haruspex, two of which organ would be considered an especially bad omen?
A
hearts
10
Q
Which of the offices in the cursus honorum would be most directly responsible for managing
Rome’s water supply?
A
aedile
