Lesson 35 Review

What is the Circus Maximus?

• the center of most of the important public activities of the city of Rome and its empire

• a large Roman stadium used for chariot races

• large arena where gladiator contests and other games were held

• idea that people should live according to a set of laws

What is the Colosseum?

• the oldest male in the household

• a large Roman stadium used for chariot races

• large arena where gladiator contests and other games were held

• idea that people should live according to a set of laws

What is the Forum?

• the oldest male in the household

• the center of the city where public activities took place in the empire

• large arena where gladiator contests and other games were held

• idea that people should live according to a set of laws

What is the paterfamilias?

• the oldest male in the household

• the center of the city where public activities took place in the empire

• stadium used for chariot races

• idea that people should live according to a set of laws

What is the rule of law?

• the oldest male in the household

• center of the city where public activities took place

• stadium used for chariot races

• idea that people should live according to a set of laws

How did most Romans become a slave?

• they were skilled people

• they did poorly in school

• they were captured in war

• They lost an election

What was the Forum typically used for?

• a track for chariot races

• a central gathering place

• a home for the wealthy in the country

• fights with lions

Why did wealthy Romans entertain the poor with "bread and circuses?"

• to keep the poor from rebelling

• to teach the poor how to read

• to keep the poor from eating meat

• to help the poor make more money

What would an example of the rule of law be?

• the emperor has to obey the Senate

• Senators carrying a weapon to protect themselves

• punishments were the same for the rich and the poor

• any Roman could accuse someone of a crime

Who made decisions at Roman trials?

• jury

• senator

• victim

• emperor