• How long did Roman power last?
  The Romans first became powerful around 200 BC. By AD 100, they ruled ...

• Who were the Barbarians?
  Foreigners-people who did not speak Greek. The Greeks thought their ...

• What took place outside temples?
  Sacrifices. Animals and birds were killed and burned on altars ...

• Who joined the Roman army?
  Young men from all over the empire. Recruits had to be fit, tall, and ...

• What did Roman soldiers wear?
  A uniform designed to keep them safe and warm: armor made of metal ...

• How long did Roman soldiers serve?
  For about 25 years. After that, they retired. They were given a lump ...

• Who attacked Rome with elephants?
  General Hannibal, leader of the Carthaginians, who lived in North ...

• Why did Greek temples have so many columns?
  Because their design was copied from ancient Greek royal palaces, ...

• Did the Greeks invent money?
  No. The first coins were made in Lydia (part of present-day Turkey) ...

• What were the original Olympic sports?
  At first, running was the only sport. Later, boxing, wrestling, ...