Chap 11 Sect 2.1-2.3
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20 questions
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Rome was a _______ , or a society in which men have all the power.
1
The _______ was at the core of Roman society.
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Match the roles.
Match the roles.
- in charge of the family
- cook
- clean
- vote
- fight in wars
- perform important ceremonies
- look after the children
- Men's Roles
- Women's Roles

2
This fresco, a style of painting on fresh plaster, shows a Roman woman and man holding writing tools. Based on the details you can see in the fresco, what conclusions can you draw about these people?
This fresco, a style of painting on fresh plaster, shows a Roman woman and man holding writing tools. Based on the details you can see in the fresco, what conclusions can you draw about these people?
1
Some girls from wealthy families learned basic reading, writing, and arithmetic at home. However, they mostly learned household skills to prepare them for married life, which could begin when girls were as young as _______ .
1
At what age did a Roman boy become an adult?
At what age did a Roman boy become an adult?
1
A father taught his son how to...
A father taught his son how to...
1
During the 8th hour, what did the men and boys do? (put in chronological order)
During the 8th hour, what did the men and boys do? (put in chronological order)
- tepid bath
- oiled
- hot bath
- massage
- cold bath
- scraped
1
What did the men do during the 9th hour?
What did the men do during the 9th hour?
2
Order the class divisions from poorest to richest.
Order the class divisions from poorest to richest.
- slaves
- plebeians
- aristocracy
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Rich vs Poor
Rich vs Poor
- enjoyed lavish banquets with dozens of courses, including exotic foods
- lived in overcrowded buildings
- lived and worked on small farms
- lived in luxurious country estates
- took part in politics
- used cheap pottery bowls to eat porridge or bread with vegetables
- worked at manual labor for very low wages
- Rich
- Poor
1
A slave named _______ led a rebellion in 73 B.C. For about two years, his slave army fought the Roman soldiers and controlled large areas of the countryside. When he was finally defeated, 6,000 of his followers were executed as a warning to other slaves.
3
What were some jobs that slaves had.
What were some jobs that slaves had.
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| Draggable item | arrow_right_alt | Corresponding Item |
|---|---|---|
taberna (walls facing the streets) | arrow_right_alt | 1 |
atrium (central hall with altar) | arrow_right_alt | 2 |
vestibulum (entrance hall) | arrow_right_alt | 3 |
1
Roman religion was based on a _______ , or group of many gods, most adopted from the ancient Greeks.
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Match the gods and their titles.
Match the gods and their titles.
| Draggable item | arrow_right_alt | Corresponding Item |
|---|---|---|
Mercury | arrow_right_alt | king of the gods |
Mars | arrow_right_alt | god of agriculture |
Venus | arrow_right_alt | messenger of the gods |
Diana | arrow_right_alt | god of poetry and music |
Apollo | arrow_right_alt | god of war |
Saturn | arrow_right_alt | god of seas and earthquakes |
Neptune | arrow_right_alt | goddess of the harvest |
Juno | arrow_right_alt | goddess of women; wife of Jupiter |
Jupiter | arrow_right_alt | goddess of the moon and hunt |
Ceres | arrow_right_alt | goddess of love and beauty |
1
Nearly every home had a _______ where the paterfamilias would make daily offerings to the gods that protected his family and his house.
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Categorize the following qualities to show the differences between Greek and Roman values.
Categorize the following qualities to show the differences between Greek and Roman values.
- grace
- discipline
- strength
- beauty
- elegance
- loyalty
- Greek
- Roman
1
Having _______ means being solemn and serious. Romans respected people who acted with great consideration, determination, and energy. These qualities became known as "The Roman Way."

2
A statue of Neptune, god of the sea, stands above the flowing water of Rome’s Trevi Fountain. What details in the statue convey the qualities that the ancient Romans admired?
A statue of Neptune, god of the sea, stands above the flowing water of Rome’s Trevi Fountain. What details in the statue convey the qualities that the ancient Romans admired?
