The Roman Empire

Aiden is curious about the history of ancient Rome. He asks, what was a forum in ancient Rome?

• A type of animal

• A kind of clothing

• A meeting place for trading

• A type of food

What types of goods were sold in the main part of the forum where Henry and Mason were shopping?

• Cars and bicycles

• Food, spices, shoes, wool, and books

• Electronics and toys

• Clothes and jewelry

What was NOT allowed to enter the forum?

• Goods

• Carriages

• People

• Animals

Who set weights and measures around the city?

• The barbers

• The buyers

• The traders

• The Roman government

What would happen if each seller used their own measuring tools?

• It would make shopping easier

• It would be fair

• It would confuse buyers

• It would help trade

What types of services were available in the forum?

• Musicians and artists

• Barbers and blacksmiths

• Doctors and teachers

• Farmers and bakers

What did inspectors do in the forum?

• Help sellers

• Count money

• Protect buyers from being cheated

• Sell goods

Which of the following was a key factor in the economy of Ancient Rome?

• 
  Manufacturing

• 
  Agriculture

• 
  Hunting

• 
  Commerce

What does the saying 'All roads lead to Rome' mean?

• 
  All roads are bad

• Rome is the only city

• Many trade routes go to Rome

• Rome has no roads

Why did Rome trade using both sea and land routes?