Roman Life 2022-All Levels
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1. When was Saturnalia celebrated?
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2. Most Romans lived in tenements or apartment houses called

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3. “T” was the common abbreviation for

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4.  The term univira, often found on the tombstones of Roman women, means
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5.  Lictors carried these bundles of rods which stood for power for both kings and consuls.

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6.  In a typical Roman city, the main north-south street is called the

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7. Instead of rice, guests at a Roman wedding threw what at the happy couple?

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8.  From whom did the Romans first learn about gladiatorial combat?

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9. A crematorium was called:

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10. An example of a cognomen ex virtute is:

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11. The head of a Roman familia was known by which of the following terms?

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12. Hoplomachi were:

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13. For a comedy, the stage was often set as:

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14. What was the marketplace and center of Roman civic life?

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15. The smallest unit of the Roman army was the:

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16. Chariot drivers in circus races were most commonly:

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17. What abbreviation symbolized the power of the Roman Senate?

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18. The dancing priests that worshiped Mars were called:

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19. The masonry which looked as if it was covered with a net was called:
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20. Which of these vehicles would a farmer most likely use to bring his products to market?

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21. Before given a praenomen, an infant was called:

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22. In the schools of rhetoric, students learned the art of:

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23. What religious ceremony involved the sacrifice of three different animals?

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24. Who built the first great aqueduct in Rome?

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25. Which term does not refer to slaves who wrote letters?

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26. The article of clothing known as bracae can best be described as:

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27. Where you could get fast food in ancient Rome:

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28. Falernian and Massic were excellent examples of what?

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29. The plank on a Roman ship which allowed for Roman soldiers to board other ships.
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30. Which was the most popular spectator sport in Rome?

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31. Subligacum was

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32. What was the name for the auxiliary troops that used slingshots?

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33. What was the wedding veil called?

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34. Which term does not describe the same body of water?

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35. What general did a major reform of the Roman army in the Republic?

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36. What is acetum closest to in modern cooking?

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37. Approximately how many people could the Circus Maximus hold?
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38. The freeing of a slave was called:

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39. A Roman man would be most likely to wear a petasus :

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40. What was the usual fee charged at the baths?

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41. The Romans frequently covered their food with garum. What is garum ?

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42. Between which two hills was the Circus Maximus located in Rome?

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43. The factions or teams of chariot racers were distinguished by what system?

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44. By what name was the Colosseum known in antiquity?

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45. What is the Latin name for the gladiator manager / trainer?

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46. Which type of gladiator usually fought against a retiarius?

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47.  The exercise yard of the Roman baths:

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48. What is a hypocaust ?

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49. From what culture did the Romans adapt the design of the thermae?

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50. After winning a major battle, a Roman dux became known as

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51. Who built the first permanent stone theater in Rome in 55 BCE?
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52. Which temple’s doors indicated whether Rome was at peace or at war?
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53. What was the name of the fire-fighting force of ancient Rome?
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54. What is the dies lustricus ?

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55. Which of these is NOT found in the ancient Forum Boarium?

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56. What is the Latin name for the scraper used by the Romans to clean their skin?

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57. The priests of which goddess are often depicted with a sistrum, or metal rattle?
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58. What is the name of a bedroom in a Roman house?

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59. In most Roman cities, where would tombs be found?
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60. Which of these foods were unknown to the Romans?

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61. Who was the chief priest of Roman religion?

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62. The aerarium of Rome was located in the basement of which temple?

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63. What was the name of the dungeon-like prison of ancient Rome?

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64.  An uninvited guest to a dinner party:

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65.  Which type of toga was worn by conquering generals and emperors?

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66.  According to legend, who built the first walls around Rome?
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67.  The Pont du Gard was built to bring water to which city?

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68.  Which of these was NOT located in the ancient Campus Martius?

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69. What is the Latin word for the small pieces of stone that make up a mosaic?

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70.  What was the name of the great sewer of Rome?

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71.  When were the Kalends of each month?

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72.  What was the Roman name for your maternal uncle?

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73.  Into how many watches did the Romans divide the night?

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74. Linum, cera, and signum were used for what purpose?
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75.  Which of these occupations was a barber or dentist?

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