History or Mosaics

True or False: Mosaics were only used for decorating floors.

• True

• False

True or False: Ancient mosaics were made using small pieces of colored stone, glass, or ceramic called tesserae.

• True

• False

True or False: Roman mosaics often showed scenes from mythology, daily life, and nature.

• True

• False

True or False: The Greeks were the first to develop mosaics using tesserae.

• True

• False

True or False: Mosaics were only found in rich people’s houses.

• True

• False

Some mosaics were used to create optical illusions, making floors look like they had depth.

• True

• False

The Romans brought mosaic-making to many parts of their empire, including Britain and North Africa.

• True

• False

True or False: Most ancient mosaics have completely disappeared today.

• True

• False

True or False: The Romans used only black and white stones in their mosaics.

• True

• False

True or False: Mosaics were created by painting directly onto floors and walls.

• True

• False