Who was Tito?
He was a Roman emperor.
What did historians write about?
Historians wrote about daily life in Roman times.
Why did people have to live according to the rhythm of the sun?
Since there was no electricity, people had to live according to the “rhythm” of the sun.
What was the "AMPHITHEATRE"?
An amphitheatre or amphitheater is an open-air building used for entertainment, performances, and sports.
Why did Romans go to thermal baths?
For their personal care and to wash themselves.They were also the place for business and politics. People also exercised in these facilities.
What did people do in the forum?
In the forum people walked, talked and discussed about problems of the town.
What could people see at the amphitheatre?
People could see exhibitions of gladiators, they were considered as "shows".
What did Romans generally have for dinner?
Romans had dinner eating olives and eggs and if they could afford it, also fish, meat, cakes.
What does “mens sana in corpore sano” mean?
It is a Latin phrase, it means "a healthy mind in a healthy body". Physical exercise is an important or essential part of mental and psychological health.
Where is Mount Vesuvius?
Near Pompeii, Italy.
What does A.D. mean?
It means Anno Domini (Latin). It is used to indicate that a date comes the specified number of years after the traditional date of Jesus Christ's birth.
Why did Romans go to bed early?
Because they did not have many possibilities of entertainment and streets were not a safe place.
Why were the shows with gladiators prohibited for several years?
The shows with gladiators were prohibited for several years because they provoked several deaths.
Why were Pompeii streets crowded early in the morning?
Because the market was full of life, sellers sold and citizens bought what they needed.
