Pax Romana

About how long did Citizen soldiers serve in the Empire's legions?

• 4 years

• 3 months

• 16-20 years

What was the MOST famous Roman amphitheater called?

• Circus Maximus

• Colussem

• The Sphere

Ancient Romans regularly went to public executions

• True

• False

What were other entertainers in ancient Rome?

• Mimes, jugglers, clowns, acrobats, dancers

• Rock bands

• Rap singers

• Jousting

Gladiators were what?

• Slaves

• Royalty

• Merchants

A thumbs down from the crowds meant death for a gladiator after his fight

• True

• False

Who concluded that Earth was center of the universe?

• Ptolemy

• Horace

• Julius Cesar

Who wrote satire (stories making fun of something) about Roman society?

• Horace

• Marcus Aurelius

• Brutus

How were gladiator fights different from today's professional sports?

• Gladiator fights were much deadlier. 
• Gladiator fights were less popular
• No one was allowed to bet money on gladiator fights. 
• Gladiator fights took place in secret.

What does Stoicism (philosophical ideal)value?

• wisdom, justice, courage and self- disclpline

• always winning

• Rudeness to others