The Romans Flashcards
(37 cards)
Who founded Rome
The Romans had a story to explain that two twins Romulus and Remus founded Rome
When did mount vesuvius erupt
to erupt in the year 79 AD
How did the Romans get their water
The Romans got their water using aqueducts
The holy road in Rome
The holy road was called Via Sacra
What was the forum
The forum was where the main market was held
What was insulae
Insulae was like an apartment or flat
What did the Romans usually have for breakfast
For breakfast the Romans usually had bread dipped in wine, with olives, cheese or raisins
Where would the gladiators fight
The gladiators would fight in an Amphitheaters
Name one famous amphitheater
The coliseum
Name some of the tools the roman warriors used
The roman warriors used a helmet, woollen tunic, body armour, belt showing position in the army, shield with special design for each legion, javelin, dagger used in hand to hand combat, short sword and marching sandals
Patrician
A wealthy roman citizen
Plebeian
A poor roman citizen
Senate
Roman government
Republic
Roman citizens could choose their own government
Forum
Where the main market was held
Appian way
The lane way into the city
Via sacra
The holy road
Insulae
Blocks or flats where plebeians lived
Mosaic
Bright pieces of art on the wall or floor
Atrium
The hall open to the sky in the house
Oratory
The art of public speaking
Dole
Government giving bread to the plebeians to survive
Tunic
It was a piece of clothing wrapped around the waist
Stola
A woollen tunic
