Aspects Of Ancient Roman Life

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  • 1. 

    The god of the underworld in Ancient Roman Mythology was called             . He owned a 3-headed dog named Cerberus.

    Explanation
    Pluto is the correct answer because in Ancient Roman Mythology, the god of the underworld was indeed called Pluto. He was also known as Dis Pater or Orcus. Pluto was believed to be the ruler of the dead and the guardian of the underworld. Additionally, it is true that Pluto owned a 3-headed dog named Cerberus, who guarded the entrance to the underworld.

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  • 2. 

    What punishment could an Ancient Roman slave-owner expect for murdering a slave?

    • A.

      Beating

    • B.

      Fine

    • C.

      Being forced to become a Gladiator

    • D.

      Death

    • E.

      No punishment

    Correct Answer
    E. No punishment
    Explanation
    In Ancient Rome, a slave was considered the property of their owner, and killing a slave was not seen as a crime. Slaves were considered to have no legal rights, and their lives held little value. Therefore, a slave-owner could expect no punishment for murdering a slave, as it was not considered a punishable offense in Roman society.

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  • 3. 

    Slaves lived in:

    • A.

      The same place as their owners

    • B.

      A luxury condo 2 miles from their owners house

    • C.

      Slum houses not fit for human inhabitition

    • D.

      Outside on the dirt

    • E.

      C & D

    Correct Answer
    E. C & D
    Explanation
    The correct answer is C & D because slaves lived in slum houses that were not fit for human habitation and also outside on the dirt. This suggests that slaves were subjected to poor living conditions and were often forced to live in squalor and inhumane environments.

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  • 4. 

    Uranus was the god of...

    • A.

      Goats

    • B.

      Women and children

    • C.

      The sky

    • D.

      The sea

    • E.

      C & D

    Correct Answer
    C. The sky
    Explanation
    Uranus was the god of the sky in Greek mythology. He was the personification of the heavens and the father of the Titans. Uranus was believed to be the ruler of the universe, controlling the celestial bodies and the weather. He was often depicted as a powerful deity, symbolizing the vastness and majesty of the sky.

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  • 5. 

    True or False: Slaves in Ancient Rome could become free?

    • A.

      True

    • B.

      False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    In Ancient Rome, slaves had the opportunity to become free. This process was known as manumission, where a slave could be granted their freedom by their owner or through a legal process. Manumission could be achieved through various means, such as being granted freedom in a will, purchasing their own freedom, or being rewarded for exceptional service. Once freed, former slaves were known as freedmen and were granted certain rights and privileges, although they still faced some social limitations. Therefore, the statement "Slaves in Ancient Rome could become free" is true.

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  • 6. 

    When was the Feast of the Ass?

    • A.

      February 15th

    • B.

      February 26th

    • C.

      April 16th

    • D.

      January 15th

    • E.

      No such festival!

    Correct Answer
    A. February 15th
    Explanation
    The Feast of the Ass is a traditional Christian festival that commemorates the biblical story of Mary and Joseph's journey to Bethlehem on a donkey. It is believed to have been celebrated in medieval times, particularly in France. While the festival is not widely observed today, it is traditionally associated with February 15th.

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