L35 Daily Life in Rome 6SS

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What could a foreign visitor to ancient Rome expect to see in the Forum?

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a central gathering place

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What was a common way to become a Roman slave?

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being captured in a war

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What is one example of the rule of law in the Roman Empire?

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Any Roman could accuse someone of a crime.

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Who made the decisions at Roman trials?

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a jury

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The poor often ate food that was

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bought at "fast-food" shops.

Front

Where would one most likely see the foods listed below?
• mice cooked in honey
• roasted parrots stuffed with dates
• salted jellyfish
• snails dipped in milk

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at a wealthy Roman's dinner

Front

Why was the home of a wealthy Roman unlikely to burn down?

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It was built of stone.

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What was a typical home for a poor Roman city-dweller?

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an apartment in a tall building

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What was the purpose of fighting events in the Colosseum?

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to entertain the audience

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Why did thousands of Romans go to the Circus Maximus?

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to watch chariot races