Download ROME WEB

ROME WEB-QUEST
Directions:
Type the following web addresses EXACTLY as they are printed on this page. Then answer the questions
below that correspond with each web address.
http://www.historyforkids.org/learn/romans/food/richfood.htm
FOOD FOR RICH ROMANS:
1) What was more important then making a meal that tasted good to rich Romans?
2) List 3 types of foods that rich Romans ate (one of these foods is very elaborate!).
3) Who was Apicius?
http://www.historyforkids.org/learn/romans/science/index.htm
ROMAN SCIENCE
4) The Romans were the first people to use what material for building projects?
-This material was used for making what (list 5 things).
5) Romans in Phoenicia invented what 3 things?
http://www.crystalinks.com/romerecreation.html
SPORTS & LESIURE
6) What were gladiators (Be specific).
7) On average how man fights would a gladiator have a year?
8) What was the “Campus”? Eventually, what was it used for?
9) List 5 activities that took place on the, “campus” ?
10) The Romans played ball games that were similar to today’s sport of _____ (list at least 3).
11) What types of board games did the Romans play?
*The rest of your web-quest will be centered around this website. http://www.rome.mrdonn.org
Click on the following terms and take your own notes over the following topics. You should read the
entire section and take detailed notes. The more you write now, the less you will write next class.
Rome was a Kingdom:
-Quick Comparison: Ancient Greeks/Romans
-The Etruscans- How Rome Began
-Roman Gods: Household Gods, New Gods, Roman Gods
-Plebeians & Patricians
-Circus Maximus
Rome was a Republic:
-SPQR
-Twelve Tables
-Roman Baths
-Roman Legion
-Roman Roads
-The Punic Wars & Hannibal- Take notes over the first 3 paragraphs only
-Roman Republic Fails- Explain 3 reasons why in DETAIL
Rome was an Empire:
-Emperors of the Roman Empire- Take notes over 4 (also, how many emperors total)
-Improvements Under the Empire- Take notes over 5 improvements (Blue words).
-Entertainment
-Roman Holidays & Festivals
-Pantheon
-Pompeii
-Colosseum
-Two Empires
-Roman Achievements & Inventions- Take notes over 9 areas Rome has influenced us in detail!!