What did the Romans do for us? Quiz

''What Did the Romans Do For Us? - Quiz'' We all know that the Romans gave us great architectural feats like roads and baths, but there are many other influences the Romans have had since they left Warwickshire over 1500 years ago. [[Take this multiple choice quiz around the museum to find out more ->Q1]]

''Question 1'' We know where the Romans settled from the names of our towns. Towns with names ending -chester, -cetter and -cester were founded by the Romans. How many of these Roman towns can you find on the Sheldon Tapestry? [[One -> Q2-1]] [[Two -> Q2-0]] [[Three -> Q2-0]]

''Question Two'' The Romans invented the idea of mass entertainment. The emperors knew that they could people happy by providing entertainment in the large ampitheatres. We still have mass entertainment today, but it looks a little different. Can you find a form of mass entertainment on the ground floor? [[Football -> Q3-1]] [[Television -> Q3-2]] [[Theatre -> Q3-1]]

''Question Three'' The Romans gave us the first books. The invention of books meant that lots of information can be easily carried around. The Romans made their books from paper, but there are books in the First Museum made from a more unusual material. What are the books in the First Museum made from? [[Papyrus -> Q4-1]] [[Fabric -> Q4-1]] [[Marble -> Q4-2]]

''Question Three'' The Romans gave us the first books. The invention of books meant that lots of information could be easily carried around. The Romans made their books from paper, but there are books in the First Museum made from a more unusual material. What are the books in the First Museum made from? [[Papyrus -> Q4-2]] [[Fabric -> Q4-2]] [[Marble -> Q4-3]]

''Question Four'' The Romans developed the technique for glass blowing. This was very helpful for many things. With it, they could make glass windows, bowls and medicine jars. You can see a glass bottle on the first floor that was used by doctors in the 17th century. What was carried in the glass bottle? [[Leeches -> Q5-2]] [[Medicine -> Q5-2]] [[Urine -> Q5-3]]

''Question 5'' The Romans used coins that were taken across their empire. Instead of the Queen, the Roman coins had a picture of their emperor. The Romans also used their coins to celebrate great events, like victory in a battle. Like today, the coins had different values. What is the name of the silver coins? [[As -> Q6-4]] [[Denarius -> Q6-5]] [[Sestertius -> Q6-4]]

''Question 5'' The Romans used coins that spread across their empire. Like today, the coins had different values. Instead of the Queen, the Roman coins had a picture of their emperor. The Romans also used their coins to celebrate great events, like victory in a battle. What is the name of the silver coins? [[As -> Q6-4]] [[Denarius -> Q6-3]] [[Sestertius -> Q6-3]]

''Question 6'' Clay tiles had been used in buildings before the Romans, but they put them to good use in the first version of central heating. Roman villas would have raised floors that hot air could travel under and warm the room. The tiles for these 'hypocaust' systems were made on large sites with tiles for roofs and floors. What is special about the Roman roof tiles in the museum? [[They have animal prints in them -> F6]] [[They have fossils in them -> F5]] [[They have writing on them -> F5]]

''Question 6'' Clay tiles had been used in buildings before the Romans, but they put them to good use in the first version of central heating. Roman villas would have raised floors that hot air could travel under and warm the room. The tiles for these 'hypocaust' systems were made on large sites with tiles for roofs and floors. What is special about the Roman roof tiles in the museum? [[They have animal prints in them -> F5]] [[They have fossils in them -> F4]] [[They have writing on them -> F4]]

''Question 6'' Clay tiles had been used in buildings before the Romans, but they put them to good use in the first version of central heating. Roman villas would have raised floors that hot air could travel under and warm the room. The tiles for these 'hypocaust' systems were made on large sites with tiles for roofs and floors. What is special about the Roman roof tiles in the museum? [[They have animal prints in them -> F4]] [[They have fossils in them -> F3]] [[They have writing on them -> F3]]

''Question 6'' Clay tiles had been used in buildings before the Romans, but they put them to good use in the first version of central heating. Roman villas would have raised floors that hot air could travel under and warm the room. The tiles for these 'hypocaust' systems were made on large sites with tiles for roofs and floors. What is special about the Roman roof tiles in the museum? [[They have animal prints in them -> F3]] [[They have fossils in them -> F2]] [[They have writing on them -> F2]]

''Question 6'' Clay tiles had been used in buildings before the Romans, but they put them to good use in the first version of central heating. Roman villas would have raised floors that hot air could travel under and warm the room. The tiles for these 'hypocaust' systems were made on large sites with tiles for roofs and floors. What is special about the Roman roof tiles in the museum? [[They have animal prints in them -> F2]] [[They have fossils in them -> F1]] [[They have writing on them -> F1]]

''Question 6'' Clay tiles had been used in buildings before the Romans, but they put them to good use in the first version of central heating. Roman villas would have raised floors that hot air could travel under and warm the room. The tiles for these 'hypocaust' systems were made on large sites with tiles for roofs and floors. What is special about the Roman roof tiles in the museum? [[They have animal prints in them -> F1]] [[They have fossils in them -> F0]] [[They have writing on them -> F0]]

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