What year was Rome founded?

Rome was founded in 753 BC by twins Romulus and Remus

What was the role of the forum in a Roman town?

The forum was a large town square where business, political and religious activity took place.

Why did people use public baths in Ancient Rome?

Roman used public baths to relax, wash and socialise.

Why did politicians and emperors fund entertainment in Ancient Rome?

To keep people happy and ensure they had support.

What is the difference between a patrician and a plebeian?

Patricians were wealthy, upper-class Romans that held political power. Plebeians were working class Romans that had no political power.

How did people become slaves in Ancient Rome?

People became slaves: - by being prisoner of war (captured in battle) - punishment for a crime - born into slavery

What was manumission?

Manumission was when a slave was given their freedom.

What restrictions did women face in Ancient Rome?

Women faced many restrictions in Ancient Rome: - Forced to get married at a young age (as early as 12) and have children - Received limited education - No political power - Under the authority of their father or husband

Why is it hard to reconstruct the lives of women in Ancient Rome?

All written primary sources of Ancient Rome came from men.

Where did the Roman gods and goddesses come from?

Many Roman gods and goddesses had come from Greek beliefs.

Why were Christians seen as a threat by the Roman Empire?

Christians were seen as a threat because they refused to participate in any ceremonies to do with the Roman gods.

Which Roman inventions helped the development of architecture?

The Romans invented an early form of concrete which made buildings more durable.

What was the language of the Rome Empire?

Latin was the language of the Roman Empire.

What changes did Julius Caesar make to the calendar?

The Julian calendar had 365 days divided into 12 months.

Why did the Romans build so many roads?

The Romans build long-lasting roads to help increase trade and help the army move easily around the empire.

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Ancient Rome

Question	Answer
What year was Rome founded?	Rome was founded in 753 BC by twins Romulus and Remus
What was the role of the forum in a Roman town?	The forum was a large town square where business, political and religious activity took place.
Why did people use public baths in Ancient Rome?	Roman used public baths to relax, wash and socialise.
What is an example of an amphitheatre?	The Colosseum
Why did politicians and emperors fund entertainment in Ancient Rome?	To keep people happy and ensure they had support.
What is the difference between a patrician and a plebeian?	Patricians were wealthy, upper-class Romans that held political power. Plebeians were working class Romans that had no political power.
How did people become slaves in Ancient Rome?	People became slaves: - by being prisoner of war (captured in battle) - punishment for a crime - born into slavery
What was manumission?	Manumission was when a slave was given their freedom.
What restrictions did women face in Ancient Rome?	Women faced many restrictions in Ancient Rome: - Forced to get married at a young age (as early as 12) and have children - Received limited education - No political power - Under the authority of their father or husband
Why is it hard to reconstruct the lives of women in Ancient Rome?	All written primary sources of Ancient Rome came from men.
Where did the Roman gods and goddesses come from?	Many Roman gods and goddesses had come from Greek beliefs.
Why were Christians seen as a threat by the Roman Empire?	Christians were seen as a threat because they refused to participate in any ceremonies to do with the Roman gods.
Which Roman inventions helped the development of architecture?	The Romans invented an early form of concrete which made buildings more durable.
What was the language of the Rome Empire?	Latin was the language of the Roman Empire.
What changes did Julius Caesar make to the calendar?	The Julian calendar had 365 days divided into 12 months.
Why did the Romans build so many roads?	The Romans build long-lasting roads to help increase trade and help the army move easily around the empire.

Created by: J. Finnegan

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