Copy of 02 Life in the Roman Empire

1. Is the following statement true or false? The Roman Empire consisted of the city of Rome and all of the lands controlled by Rome.
2. Which of the following was a famous writer in Ancient Rome?
3. Match each item in the left-hand column with its description in the right-hand column.
insulae   a. used to transport water
toga   b. a sort of shawl
forum   c. apartment blocks
palla   d. a garment worn by men
cena   e. Rome’s main marketplace
aqueduct   f. the evening meal
4. A famous Roman general conquered Gaul and became ruler of Rome in 49 BC and was assassinated in 44 BC. His name was [options below] .
5. Match each worker in the left-hand column with what they did in the right-hand column.
potter   a. made leather
tanner   b. made barrels
architect   c. made funeral urns and drinking vessels
sculptor   d. designed buildings
cooper   e. made statues
6. Fill in the blanks in the following statement: Most gladiator fights in ancient Rome took place in a building called the [options below] .
7. Chariot races in ancient Rome were held in the [options below] Maximus.
8. Which of the following was the hot room in an ancient Roman public bath house?
9. Which three of the following were parts of a Roman soldier’s equipment?
10. Match each item in the left-hand column with the correct description in the left-hand column.
Catacombs   a. the place where dead souls went
Venus   b. burial places in Ancient Rome
Mars   c. a river in Hades
Styx   d. goddess of love
Hades   e. god of war
11. Which one of the following cities was once a Roman town?