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| Where was a woman's place in Ancient Rome? | A woman's place was seen to be in the home to rear the family.
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| What was the main job of the mother in Roman times? | To run the household, give orders to the slaves and rear the kids.
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| What was the difference between the education of a Roman boy and girl? | Boys went on to secondary education whilst girls stayed at home after primary education to prepare for marriage.
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| At what age were girls allow marry in Roman Times? | 12 years old
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| What was a dowry? | A dowry was money or property given from the girls family to her new husband.
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| Why were women encouraged to have large families in Roman Times? | Many children died at birth or at a young age.
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| Frescoes are paintings done on wet plaster
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| Name the famous Roman army general who was born in 100BC? | Julius Caesar.
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| Where did Caesar show himself to be an able soldier and officer in 80BC? | Turkey
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| How many times did Caesar marry? | 3
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| What did Caesar achieve whilst governor of Spain? | He brought peace amongst warring tribes.
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| What popular reform did Caesar introduce when he returned to Rome? |
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| Name two countries that Caesar conquered whilst governor of Gaul in France? | He conquered Belgium and Britain.
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| What action did Caesar take in 49BC that triggered a civil war? | Caesar crossed the Rubicon River and marched on Rome to attack his former ally Pompey.
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| What reform did Caesar make to the calendar? | He changed the year from 355 to 365 days and added the month of July.
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| How did Caesar die? | He was assassinated by senators on the 15th March, 44BC.
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| What famous quote did Caesar say after winning a battle in Asia? | I came, I saw, I conquered
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| How many slaves were estimated to be living in Ancient Rome? | Between 1.5 and 2 million (20% of the population)
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| What type of work did slaves do? | The government used slaves to maintain public buildings and to work in the public baths. Slaves also did most of the work on the farms.
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| Who was the famous slave who rebelled against the harsh treatment of slaves? | Spartacus
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| How many people joined Spartacus army in 73BC? | 90,000
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| Who eventually defeated the formidable army of Spartacus in 71BC? | Marcus Licinius Crassus' army defeated Spartacus army in the south of Italy.
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| What happen the 6,000 rebels that were captured in the battle? | They were crucified and their bodies were displayed along the Appian Way in Rome.
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