Society and Social Structure Religion Government and Laws Society and Social Structure Economy Arts, Sciences and Math 10 10 10 10 10 20 20 20 20 20 30 30 30 30 30 40 40 40 40 40 50 50 50 50 50

Religious view and Practices

How many gods and goddesses did Roman religion consist of? Category 1 10

Had 12 principle gods and goddesses. Category 1 10

Romans also believed in: omens, curses, spells, forms of astrology and the underworld. Category 1 20

What else other than gods and goddesses did romans believe in? Category 1 20

Why were sacrifices made to the household spirits? Category 1 30

They believed that the happiness and success of a family was dependent on the household spirits. So sacrifices were made regularly. Category 1 30

Also how were the poor people buried at this time? When a roman who was wealthy passed away what was done to his body upon burial? Also how were the poor people buried at this time? Category 1 40

Poor people burial: at night in a common grave with no funeral Upon burial: they were washed with warm water, put oils and dressed in white. Funeral organized professionally Poor people burial: at night in a common grave with no funeral Category 1 40

When the uprising of Christianity began what did the romans dismiss it as? And when did Christianity become the official religion of Rome? (2 part) Category 1 50

50 The Romans dismissed Christianity as a minor Jewish sect. Christianity became the official religion of Rome in the year: 395 CE Category 1 50

Government and Laws

What does S.P.Q.R stand for? Category 2 10

Senatus Publius Quo Romanus Category 2 10

During the Roman Government in the Republic how many people was the senate composed of and how long did they serve for? 20

During this time in government the Senate was composed of 300 men who served for life. Category 2 20

What were the names of the three bodies of government and who were they were composed of? Category 2 30

30 Senate: Composed of the wealthiest and most influential families Assembly of Centuries: Composed of both rich and poor as one had 300 as the other had 20000 Assembly of Tribes: Composed of 31 tribes scattered across Italy Category 2 30

What was the code of laws written upon and why were these laws created? Category 2 40

These laws were written upon bronze tablets and were made as lower class citizens wanted laws to protect them from people making unfair arrests Category 2 40

As time progressed, Plebians began to obtain more political power As time progressed, Plebians began to obtain more political power. What fourth assembly of citizens was created and what were some examples of political power obtained by the Plebians? (3 parts) Category 2 50

50 Fourth Assembly of Citizens: Comitia Tributa Populi Examples of political power obtained: Pass decrees –Only for poor Intermarriage amongst social status Veto rights for any law against the poor Category 2 50

Society and Social Structure

What two factors influenced whether or not you were considered a citizen or a slave at birth? Category 3 10

Wealth and Family Influence Category 3 10

How was the position of Emperor passed down? Category 3 20

Hereditary or by force Category 3 20

At what age were boys considered men and what did they do as an act into manhood? Category 3 30

30 Considered men at the age of 16 Traded in their robes with purple for ones of all white. Category 3 30

During this time who was offered schooling During this time who was offered schooling? What was their curriculum composed of for beginning education and serious education? Category 3 40

Both genders were offered schooling but was not mandatory as it was expensive. School curriculum was composed of reading, writing and counting. Serious education was composed of oratorical and debating skills. Category 3 40

Father’s were the head of the household and they had authority over certain decisions, what were 3 examples of decisions of which the father could do? Category 3 50

50 Had the right to sell kids into slavery Right to kill deformed kids Authority to family members and slaves Passed down possessions to eldest son Had only daughters was allowed to remarry at will in hope for a son Category 3 50

Economy

What did Rome’s economy depend on greatly? Category 4 10

Agriculture Category 4 10

Did Rome export far more then they import? Category 4 20

No they imported far more then they exported as a result of need amongst citizens. Category 4 20

What was the name of Rome’s largest trading post and how far was it from Rome? Category 4 30

The name of Rome’s largest trading port is, Ostia and is 24 kilometers down river from Rome. Category 4 30

What technological advancements did Romans make in agriculture? Category 4 40

Invented the watermill, improved the plough and made a hand mill with 2 stones and a handle. Category 4 40

Who were the types of people entrepreneurs hired and why did they hire them? Category 4 50

Types of people hired were craftspeople as they were to produce good to sell larger amounts at the market. Also hired slaves as they could be worked more intensely and longer. Category 4 50

Arts, Sciences and Math's

What was the name of the number system which they created at this period in time? Category 5 10

Roman Numerals. Category 5 10

Fill in the missing word to this statement: “All ____ lead to Rome.” Category 5 20

“All roads lead to Rome.” Category 5 20

What architectural advancements was Rome known for? Category 5 30

Rome was known for their: Victorian arches, stadiums, temples and most importantly the invention of, “Concrete.” Category 5 30

Who wrote the first Roman History books? Category 5 40

Titus Livius Category 5 40

What was a type of art in painting and sculpting that was found popular in this time? And define what is usually consisted of? Category 5 50

Mosaics were popular of this time as they were interested in still life objects and consisted of a picture/pattern made from small chips of stone and marble. Category 5 50