Anticipation guide for Roman life and leisure articles
Directions: Carefully examine the statements below and determine whether you generally agree or disagree with each statement by marking the appropriate response. Once you have responded to the statement, provide a brief explanation for your response next to the “Why?”
1. Romans much like the Greeks were very peaceful and forward thinking individuals in their daily lives.
Agree___ Disagree___ Why?_____________________________________
2. Romans could be considered very human and loving individuals.
Agree___ Disagree___ Why?_____________________________________
3. Slavery was seen as a necessary evil in Rome. Slavery existed but slaves were well respected and treated humanly.
Agree___ Disagree___ Why?_____________________________________
4. During the Pax Romana (time of peace) slavery increased and those who were enslaved could not purchase their freedom.
Agree___ Disagree___ Why?_____________________________________
5. Romans paid for life’s pleasures such as sunbathing.
Agree___ Disagree___ Why?_____________________________________
6. The city of Rome was massive in size numbering possibly over a million people.
Agree___ Disagree___ Why?_____________________________________
7. Roman law prohibited the throwing out of bathroom waste from the window of Roman apartments.
Agree___ Disagree___ Why?_____________________________________
8. Roman males had a way with the ladies.
Agree___ Disagree___ Why?_____________________________________