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Roman Baths Trivia Quiz

Roman public baths were generally constructed as a large scale representation of the private baths owned by the aristocracy. The baths were a staple of the Roman world and very important on the social level... How much do you know about Roman baths?

A multiple-choice quiz by historydork13. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
historydork13

Time
4 mins

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Multiple Choice

Quiz #
122,160

Updated
Dec 03 21

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10

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Question 1 of 10

1. What was the name of the "cold baths"? Hint

Calidarium

Frigidarium

Tepidarium

Laconicum

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Question 2 of 10

2. What was the name of the sauna room? Hint

Frigidarium

Calidarium

Tepidarium

Laconicum

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Question 3 of 10

3. Where would you find the Stabian Baths in the shadow of Mount Vesuvius? Hint

Pompeii

Rome

Ostia

Alexandria

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Question 4 of 10

4. At the ancient Roman port city of Ostia, there is a bath that is known for a certain number of "sages". What is the name of this bath? Hint

The Bath of the Eleven Sages

The Bath of the Thirteen Sages

The Bath of the Seven Sages

The Bath of the Three Sages

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Question 5 of 10

5. The gymnasium in Roman baths was typically covered.

True

False

6. What is the name of the structure that helped to heat the baths through the use of a furnace type structure located below the floors of the baths, transferring heat through earthenware pipes leading up from the floor and between the walls? Hint

Impluvium

Peristyle

Hypocaust

Atrium

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Question 7 of 10

7. Roman public baths were, on the whole, not divided into male and female areas.

True

False

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Question 8 of 10

8. Part of the daily function of Roman baths was exercise in the gymnasium. What particular types of games were incredibly popular in Pompeii in the years leading up to its demise? Hint

Ball games

Ring games

Stick games

Mind games

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Question 9 of 10

9. A Latin phrase concerning the baths at Pompeii reads, "Balnea vina venus corrumpunt corpora nostra, sed vitam faciunt". What does this translate to? Hint

Baths, wine and sex corrupt our bodies, but they are what life is made of

the baths of the republic are the main staple of city life and will be preserved always

trick question, it has no literal translation

the birth of venus is most well known by the artistic rendition of Boticcelli

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Question 10 of 10

10. The Roman baths at Pompeii were, let's say, "put out of business" after the eruption of Mt. Vesuvius. When did this eruption occur? Hint

79 AD

476 AD

44 BC

180 AD

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What was the name of the "cold baths"?

Answer: Frigidarium

The "frigidarium" was an integral part of the Roman bath setup based on the Roman idea that a cold bath was a necessary experience after working out in the public gymnasium.

2. What was the name of the sauna room?

Answer: Laconicum

There are no known references to laconicums in the women's section of the Roman public baths.

3. Where would you find the Stabian Baths in the shadow of Mount Vesuvius?

Answer: Pompeii

The Stabian Baths are one of three public baths excavated at Pompeii. The other known baths are the central baths and the forum baths.

4. At the ancient Roman port city of Ostia, there is a bath that is known for a certain number of "sages". What is the name of this bath?

Answer: The Bath of the Seven Sages

The Baths of the Seven Sages are ornamented with mosaics and are home to a number of few preserved frescos in Ostia.

5. The gymnasium in Roman baths was typically covered.

Answer: False

The gymnasium was indeed surrounded by colonades, but the main workout area was not covered, it was open air.

Answer: Hypocaust

A well-preserved hypocaust is located, and open for visitation, at the ancient Roman port city of Ostia.

7. Roman public baths were, on the whole, not divided into male and female areas.

Answer: false

Baths were composed of separate bathing areas for male and female Romans. The male areas in the baths were larger and much more elaborate.

8. Part of the daily function of Roman baths was exercise in the gymnasium. What particular types of games were incredibly popular in Pompeii in the years leading up to its demise?

Answer: Ball games

There are a number of modern sources that comment on the popularity of "Ball on the Wall" game that was especially popular in Pompeii.

9. A Latin phrase concerning the baths at Pompeii reads, "Balnea vina venus corrumpunt corpora nostra, sed vitam faciunt". What does this translate to?

Answer: Baths, wine and sex corrupt our bodies, but they are what life is made of

This inscription can be found as graffitti at the Stabian baths in Pompeii.

10. The Roman baths at Pompeii were, let's say, "put out of business" after the eruption of Mt. Vesuvius. When did this eruption occur?

Answer: 79 AD

44 BC is the year Julius Caesar was assassinated. 476 AD is the date of the fall of the Western Roman empire. 180 AD is the year that Marcus Aurelius died and was succeeded by the Emperor Commodus.

Source: Author historydork13

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