This sampler is designed to familiarize the student with some basic ideas about ancient Roman civilization. By clicking on the each title and answering the questions, the student may gain an introduction to one of the world's most important ancient cultures.
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1. From what civilization to the north did the Romans borrow many aspects of their culture?
2. In what ways was the power of the Roman ruler similar to that of a father?
3. What powers did the early Roman Senate possess?
4. What were the qualifications for being granted citizenship?
5. Who were the patricians and plebeians?
1. How did Roman law deal with a “dreadfully deformed” child?
2. What was the penalty for composing or singing a song that insults another person?
3. What was the punishment for giving false witness (perjury)?
1. How many legionaires made up a legion?
2. What was a “century” and what was its commander called?
3. What was the “testula” and how was it used in battle?
4. When they were not training or fighting, how would the Roman soldiers be used?
1. Besides their hygienic function, what purposes did the Roman baths serve?
2. Identify each of these parts of a typical bath:
apodyterium
palaestra
natatio
tepidarium
caldarium
frigidarium
3. Describe how the hypocaust was designed to heat the bath.