Life in the day of a Roman

More than half of all Roman children lived to adulthood.

• True

• False

The Liberalia was a celebration of...

• Rome's victory over Gaul

• The birth of Julius Caesar

• The destruction of Carthage

• The freedoms of Roman citizens

Romans bathed...

• Alone

• with the men or women in their peer group

• In mixed company (men, women, freedmen and slaves)

The _______________ held considerable power over the rest of the family.

Which was NOT a main part of the Roman diet?

• grain

• milk

• olives

• grapes

Which style of clothing would have indicated the highest status?

• white toga

• all-purple toga

• rags

• toga with a purple stripe

According to the passage, how did diet reflect one's status?

• Wealthier Romans ate a wider variety of foods

• Wealthier Romans ate more meals a day

• Wealthier Romans had chefs

• Wealthier Romans farmed and grew their own food

The wife of the husband could...

• become a politician

• serve in the army

• sometimes own property

• own a business

Which of the following is NOT true about Julius Caesar

• He was a Roman general

• He lived longer than any Roman emperor

• His troops loved him

• He invaded the city of Rome himself

Which social class could become a Senator

• Patrician

• Plebian

• Freedmen

• Artisans