Rome Daily Life Quiz

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1. Almost all work was done by slaves

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The given statement suggests that the majority of work was carried out by slaves. This implies that slaves were heavily relied upon for labor during the time period being referred to.

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2. Differnt forms of flour made differnt types of bread

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Different forms of flour, such as all-purpose, whole wheat, and bread flour, have different protein contents and gluten levels. These variations in flour types result in different textures and flavors of bread. All-purpose flour is commonly used for making a variety of bread, while bread flour, with its higher protein content, is preferred for making yeast bread. Whole wheat flour is used for making whole wheat bread, which is denser and has a nuttier flavor. Therefore, it is true that different forms of flour make different types of bread.

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3. Poor families could go to school

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only rich kids went to school

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4. Roman stores sold fish

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The given statement states that Roman stores sold fish. Since there is no contradictory information provided, we can assume that this statement is true.

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5. Farmers crushed grapes and olives to make

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Farmers crushed grapes and olives to make wine. While olives are used to produce olive oil, the given context specifically mentions crushing grapes as well. Grape juice is the initial product obtained from crushing grapes, but when fermented, it turns into wine. Therefore, wine is the correct answer based on the information provided.

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6. For dessert the Romans would have ________ diped in spices.

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The correct answer is bread, bread, BREAD. In ancient Rome, it was common for the Romans to have bread as a dessert. They would dip the bread in various spices to enhance the flavor.

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7. Woman spun yarn for

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The given answer "work" is correct because the sentence mentions that the woman spun yarn. The word "work" implies that the woman was engaged in a productive activity or a job. The other options, "fun" and "they never spun yarn," do not make sense in the context of the sentence.

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8. A bakery was called a?

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Pistrinum is the correct answer because it is a Latin word that refers to a bakery. In ancient Rome, a pistrinum was a place where bread and other baked goods were made and sold. Therefore, Pistrinum is the most appropriate option among the given choices for the name of a bakery.

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9. A husband could leagly ______ his wife

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The given answer, "kill," implies that a husband has the legal right to end his wife's life. This answer suggests a scenario where the husband has the legal authority to cause fatal harm to his wife, which is a disturbing and unethical concept. It is important to note that this answer promotes violence and is not reflective of any legal or moral framework.

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10. Romans traded cattle to

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11. The Romans cooked _________ animals on a stove

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The correct answer is "Full" because the sentence states that the Romans cooked animals on a stove, implying that they cooked the entire animal rather than just a portion of it.

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12. Family life and the decline of the empire were not connected

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The explanation for the answer "False" is that family life and the decline of the empire were indeed connected. The decline of an empire can have various factors contributing to it, and one of those factors can be the state of family life within the empire. Family dynamics, relationships, and values can impact the stability and cohesion of a society, which in turn can affect the overall strength and longevity of an empire. Therefore, it is incorrect to say that family life and the decline of the empire were not connected.

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13. Slaves belonged to the household

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14. In elementary school children learned reading writting and

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The given answer includes both the lowercase and uppercase forms of the words "math" and "arithmetic." This suggests that the question is asking for the different ways these words can be written. Therefore, the correct answer is "math,Math,arithmetic,Arithmetic."

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15. Soliders were paid well

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Wow you get paid but you can barley eat

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16. The army was fed

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The phrase "not alot" suggests that the army was not fed a large quantity of food. This implies that they were either given a small amount of food or insufficient food.

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17. For cooking the machinery was powered by slaves or________

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The correct answer is "donkeys." The question suggests that the machinery used for cooking was powered by either slaves or donkeys. Since the answer options are variations of the word "donkey," it can be inferred that donkeys were the alternative source of power for the machinery.

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18. In early Roman years the farmers grew husked wheat called?

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In early Roman years, the farmers grew husked wheat called "far".

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19. Some building were ___ stories tall

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The correct answer is 6. This suggests that there were buildings with 6 stories tall.

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Almost all work was done by slaves
Differnt forms of flour made differnt types of bread
Poor families could go to school
Roman stores sold fish
Farmers crushed grapes and olives to make
For dessert the Romans would have ________ diped in spices.
Woman spun yarn for
A bakery was called a?
A husband could leagly ______ his wife
Romans traded cattle to
The Romans cooked _________ animals on a stove
Family life and the decline of the empire were not connected
Slaves belonged to the household
In elementary school children learned reading writting and
Soliders were paid well
The army was fed
For cooking the machinery was powered by slaves or________
In early Roman years the farmers grew husked wheat called?
Some building were ___ stories tall
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