Fun Facts Romans Quiz

Popular pets in ancient Roman times included parrots, ferrets and small monkeys.

The Colosseum in Rome could seat 5,000 visitors.

The word gladiator comes from the word gladius meaning short sword.

A female fighter was called a gladiator.

The ancient Romans used a strigil to scrape dirt off their skin.

Roman emperors didn't like wearing crowns, instead they wore a wreath.

Roman soldiers ate garlic before going into battle because they thought it gave them strength.

A popular ingredient in ancient Roman cooking was garum.

Snails were raised on special snail farms, they were fed on milk.

Slaves were never rewarded with freedom, even if they were loyal and worked hard.