Terms of Ancient Rome

Question 1

A structure with a sloping channel for supplying water over a long distance.

Answer 1

Aqueduct

Question 2

A Roman army company of 80-100 soldiers

Answer 2

Century

Question 3

Arena that held chariot racing

Answer 3

Circus Maximus

Question 4

A venue where people went for entertainment, in particular, to see gladiators fight.

Answer 4

Colosseum

Question 5

Two officials elected to lead Rome for one year.

Answer 5

Consul

Question 6

The overall ruler of an empire.

Answer 6

Emperor

Question 7

A public area and meeting place in the centre of town.

Answer 7

Forum

Question 8

A slave trained to fight at a special school.

Answer 8

Gladiator

Question 9

The largest division in the Roman army, consisting of about 8000 soldiers.

Answer 9

Legion

Question 10

A rich Roman citizen

Answer 10

Patrician

Question 11

Any Roman citizen who was not a member of the wealthy class.

Answer 11

Plebeian

Question 12

A group of about 300 Romans who advised the consul.

Answer 12

Senate

Question 13

A long, loose tunic or robe worn by women.

Answer 13

Stole

Question 14

A loose flowing garment made of one long piece of cloth wrapped around the body (except the right arm.)

Answer 14

Toga