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Name _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Period _____________________ Ancient Rome Web Quest 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 did Roman soldiers wear and carry for protection? ____________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________ 17. What were some of their fighting weapons? ______________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________ 18. What were 3 things Roman soldiers were expected to do in addition to excelling in battle? _________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________ Technology: 19. What is an aqueduct, and why did the Romans build them?__________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________ 20. What 2 things were the Romans good (actually, great!) at building? ___________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________ 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 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.