Culture of Rome
  • 1. The head of every Roman family was called the
A) dad
B) grandfather
C) Pater familias
  • 2. Roman homes were centered around a central courtyard or a/an
A) bath-house
B) forum
C) atrium
  • 3. Early Romans wore togas which were like
A) white sheets
B) sheep skins
C) red or purple sheets
  • 4. Many Plebeians lived in apartments above their houses called
A) atriums
B) flats
C) bath-houses
  • 5. The Romans believed in many deities which made them
A) theocracies
B) monotheistic
C) polytheistic
  • 6. A bulla was worn around the neck to
A) protect against evil
B) show you were married
C) bring strength
  • 7. Since school was not free, only _____ of adult men were able to read and write
A) 30%
B) 75%
C) 100%
  • 8. Most Roman adults would go here to do their shopping and banking
A) the temple
B) the agora
C) the forum
  • 9. A favorite sport which also provided entertainment was
A) Spartan jousts
B) chariot racing
C) Olympics
  • 10. What a young woman would bring as gifts to her new husband was called a
A) bridal procession
B) engagement gift
C) dowry
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