Ancient Rome Web Quest

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Directions: Launch Internet Explorer and go to: http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/primaryhistory/romans/ -Answer the questions by exploring the web site. To return to the beginning screen, click on "Romans Index" just below the time line.

City of Rome: 1. In the Roman legend of how Rome began, who were the twin boys?______2. After being thrown into the river, who were they cared for at first? ______3. In 509 B.C. Romans overthrew their king and became a ______4. What was Rome ruled by? ______5. Describe a Senator: ______6. Describe a Roman "citizen": ______Using the photos: 7. Explain why Julius Caesar was murdered; what did he try to do?______8. What was the Forum? ______9. What two other buildings made the Forum an important place?______Religion: 10. How were the Romans like the Greeks? ______11. Why did the Romans borrow gods from the cultures they conquered?______12. In what 2 ways did the Romans honor and worship their gods? ______13. What became the official religion of the Roman Empire in the 4th century AD? ______The Roman Army: 14. What were 3 requirements of men in the Roman army? ______15. Large units of 4,000-6,000 men were known as a? ______16. What 3 things did Roman soldiers wear and carry to protect their bodies? ______17. What were some of their fighting weapons? ______18. What were 3 things Roman soldiers were expected to do in addition to fighting and training? ______Technology: 19. What is an aqueduct, and why did the Romans build them?______20. What 2 things were the Romans good (actually, great!) at constructing (not a building or weapon)? ______21. Why didn’t the Romans invent many machines? ______22. In what important way were the roofs of Roman buildings different from Greek buildings? ______Leisure: 23. What three things did Roman audiences enjoy watching? ______24. What are at least 3 things that attracted Romans to the Baths? ______Family and Children: 25. At about what age did girls marry, and what were their 3 main responsibilities? ______26. School was used to prepare rich boys for what two types of jobs? ______27. What are some Roman toys that are similar to ones you have played with? ______28. define: scrolls ______

When finished go back and explore the “Fun Facts”, there are several different ones on each page.