Introduction

Surf's up! Grab your brain and head for the further reaches of cyberspace. There's a lot to learn in this information age. Using the Web allows you to discover tons more than you may have ever known possible. Below is a list of questions about Ancient Rome. Surf the Internet links on this page to find answers to the questions. Don't forget to go after the monster learning wave, the Big Question. Have fun and avoid a mental head plant.

Questions

1. 1. Rome is the capital of what country?
   2.What is the story of Romulus and Remus?
   3.Was everyone allowed to vote during the early Roman times? If not, who was not allowed to vote?
   4. Who was the first Emperor - the man who ruled over the Empire - in 27 B.C.?
   5. In your opinion, was the Emperor a good ruler? Why? or Why not?
   ***Did you take the quiz at the end of the story?
   
   
2. 1. Were women allowed in the Roman Army?
   2. How long did the soldier have to stay in the army?
   3. What did a soldier have to do in order to become a centurion?
   4. Describe the pilum, a sword used by the Roman Soldier.
   5. In your opinion, was the life of a Roman Soldier easy? Give at least three details to support your answer.
   
   
3. 1. Who was the Emperor who opened the Coliseum for games and public celebrations?
   2. Where did the word 'coliseum' receive its name?
   3. How many spectators could the coliseum hold?
   4. The Coliseum had a canvas roof. What was the name of this roof?
   5. The word 'arena' means sand in Latin. Why was the sand used during the games?
   6. What was the Hippodrome used for during Ancient Roman times?
   7. What was the Circus Maximus and what was its capacity?
   8. Write your own question about any other piece of architecture during this time. Be sure and have the answer you want your classmates to know.
   
   
4. 1. Why do you think Augustus held the title'exhalted one'?
   2. What are the catacombs?
   3. How would you count to five using Roman Numerals?
   
   
5. When a soldier wrote to his family what did he usually talk about?
   
   
6. 1. Who were the plebeians and patricians?
   2. What did they eat for breakfast?
   3. What is a bulla?
   
   

The Internet Resources

• City of Rome
• The Roman Army
• Art and Architechure of Ancient Rome
• Ancient Roman Research Page
• Ancient Roman Army Resource
• Life in Ancient Roman Times
• General Information

The Big Question

What are three things you learned while reading about Ancient Rome? How would you explain to kids who lived in Ancient times what an average day is like for you.