Q.1.
The Emperor was protected by a special guard, which only reacted with force to very serious threats to the Emperor's person - like assassination attempts. What was the name of this force?
Q.2.
Which arena in Rome was regularly used for fights to the death between men or between men and animals?
Q.3.
Throughout the Empire religious toleration was the norm, but certain conditions applied. What were these?
Q.4.
Slaves had no legal identity and couldn't own property. Which special form of punishment was reserved for them?
Q.5.
Which paid officials could fine people for selling underweight bread or leaving a mess in the street?
Q.6.
Who created the laws in the Roman Empire?
Q.7.
Decimation was a punishment inflicted on whole legions (Roman military units). What did this punishment consist of?
Q.8.
In Rome itself, slaves could be branded if they tried to escape, and put to death if they tried to kill their master. In the latter case, what form of execution was employed?
Q.9.
The punishment of fighting to the death in the arena was only imposed for exceptionally serious crimes, such as refusing to obey the Emperor's authority. What name was given to those with whom the condemned had to fight?
Q.10.
In the provinces, the role of a police force was taken by which group?