Tomorrow I’m having Toga Day at my school. ( Jealous? yeah I know) Anyway, When making Toga I came across the leaves that make the headpiece. I found out these were believed to be Laurel or Ivy. I was wondering why the Romans/Greeks wear these headpieces? What was their meaning?
Thanks that’s really interesting 
1.) What was the main conflict between the Persians and Greeks?
The Greeks had land that the Persians wanted
The Persians had land that the Greeks wanted
The Greeks believed in freedom and self-government and the Persians wanted to rule with kings who could tax people
The Persians believed in freedom and self-government and the Greeks wanted to rule with kings who could tax people
2.) What two battles were decisive victories for the Greeks over the Persians?
Marathon, Athens
Athens, Salamis
Marathon, Salamis
Athens, Crete
3.) What was Alexander the Great’s main accomplishment?
He united the Greek city-states
He expanded Greece by defeating enemies
He defeated Persia
He defeated the nobles
4.) Why is the climate of Italy conducive to settlement?
It has a rich river valley
It is warm with plenty of rain for crops
It is cool with much snow
It has many mountains for protection
5.) After kings, what type of Government did Rome have?
A democracy
A monarchy
A theocracy
A republic
6.) Who were the patricians and the plebeians?
Patricians were wealthy, prominent people and Plebeians were common people
Plebeians were wealthy, prominent people and Patricians were common people
Patricians were priests and Plebeians were common people
Plebeians were priests and Patricians were common people
7.) How did the senators dress?
In all white
With a lot of gold
In armor
In a toga
8.) What best describes the religion of the Romans?
Many gods
One God
Exactly the same as the Greeks
Christianity
9.) Why did "all roads lead to Rome"?
Because the Romans were the first to build roads
Because the Romans controlled all roads in Europe
Because Rome was the great center of the empire
Because Rome was the only city with roads
10.) What happened to the city of Pompeii?
It was buried when Mt. Vesuvius erupted
It was ruined because of a civil war
It was buried in an earthquake
It sunk when hit by a tidal wave
i already got some of them i think they are wrong though so ya help plz/???
1.) What was the main conflict between the Persians and Greeks?
The Greeks had land that the Persians wanted
The Persians had land that the Greeks wanted
The Greeks believed in freedom and self-government and the Persians wanted to rule with kings who could tax people
The Persians believed in freedom and self-government and the Greeks wanted to rule with kings who could tax people
2.) What two battles were decisive victories for the Greeks over the Persians?
Marathon, Athens
Athens, Salamis
Marathon, Salamis
Athens, Crete
3.) What was Alexander the Great’s main accomplishment?
He united the Greek city-states
He expanded Greece by defeating enemies
He defeated Persia
He defeated the nobles
4.) Why is the climate of Italy conducive to settlement?
It has a rich river valley
It is warm with plenty of rain for crops
It is cool with much snow
It has many mountains for protection
5.) After kings, what type of Government did Rome have?
A democracy
A monarchy
A theocracy
A republic
6.) Who were the patricians and the plebeians?
Patricians were wealthy, prominent people and Plebeians were common people
Plebeians were wealthy, prominent people and Patricians were common people
Patricians were priests and Plebeians were common people
Plebeians were priests and Patricians were common people
7.) How did the senators dress?
In all white
With a lot of gold
In armor
In a toga
8.) What best describes the religion of the Romans?
Many gods
One God
Exactly the same as the Greeks
Christianity
9.) Why did "all roads lead to Rome"?
Because the Romans were the first to build roads
Because the Romans controlled all roads in Europe
Because Rome was the great center of the empire
Because Rome was the only city with roads
10.) What happened to the city of Pompeii?
It was buried when Mt. Vesuvius erupted
It was ruined because of a civil war
It was buried in an earthquake
It sunk when hit by a tidal wave
1.) What was the main conflict between the Persians and Greeks?
The Greeks had land that the Persians wanted
The Persians had land that the Greeks wanted
The Greeks believed in freedom and self-government and the Persians wanted to rule with kings who could tax people
The Persians believed in freedom and self-government and the Greeks wanted to rule with kings who could tax people
2.) What two battles were decisive victories for the Greeks over the Persians?
Marathon, Athens
Athens, Salamis
Marathon, Salamis
Athens, Crete
3.) What was Alexander the Great’s main accomplishment?
He united the Greek city-states
He expanded Greece by defeating enemies
He defeated Persia
He defeated the nobles
4.) Why is the climate of Italy conducive to settlement?
It has a rich river valley
It is warm with plenty of rain for crops
It is cool with much snow
It has many mountains for protection
5.) After kings, what type of Government did Rome have?
A democracy
A monarchy
A theocracy
A republic
6.) Who were the patricians and the plebeians?
Patricians were wealthy, prominent people and Plebeians were common people
Plebeians were wealthy, prominent people and Patricians were common people
Patricians were priests and Plebeians were common people
Plebeians were priests and Patricians were common people
7.) How did the senators dress?
In all white
With a lot of gold
In armor
In a toga
8.) What best describes the religion of the Romans?
Many gods
One God
Exactly the same as the Greeks
Christianity
9.) Why did "all roads lead to Rome"?
Because the Romans were the first to build roads
Because the Romans controlled all roads in Europe
Because Rome was the great center of the empire
Because Rome was the only city with roads
10.) What happened to the city of Pompeii?
It was buried when Mt. Vesuvius erupted
It was ruined because of a civil war
It was buried in an earthquake
It sunk when hit by a tidal wave
1.) What was the main conflict between the Persians and Greeks?
The Greeks had land that the Persians wanted
The Persians had land that the Greeks wanted
The Greeks believed in freedom and self-government and the Persians wanted to rule with kings who could tax people
The Persians believed in freedom and self-government and the Greeks wanted to rule with kings who could tax people
2.) What two battles were decisive victories for the Greeks over the Persians?
Marathon, Athens
Athens, Salamis
Marathon, Salamis
Athens, Crete
3.) What was Alexander the Great’s main accomplishment?
He united the Greek city-states
He expanded Greece by defeating enemies
He defeated Persia
He defeated the nobles
4.) Why is the climate of Italy conducive to settlement?
It has a rich river valley
It is warm with plenty of rain for crops
It is cool with much snow
It has many mountains for protection
5.) After kings, what type of Government did Rome have?
A democracy
A monarchy
A theocracy
A republic
6.) Who were the patricians and the plebeians?
Patricians were wealthy, prominent people and Plebeians were common people
Plebeians were wealthy, prominent people and Patricians were common people
Patricians were priests and Plebeians were common people
Plebeians were priests and Patricians were common people
7.) How did the senators dress?
In all white
With a lot of gold
In armor
In a toga
8.) What was the religion of the Romans?
Many gods
One God
Same gods as the Greeks
Christianity
9.) Why did "all roads lead to Rome"?
Because the Romans were the first to build roads
Because the Romans controlled all roads in Europe
Because Rome was the great center of the empire
Because Rome was the only city with roads
10.) What happened to the city of Pompeii?
It was buried when Mt. Vesuvius erupted
It was ruined because of a civil war
It was buried in an earthquake
It sunk when hit by a tidal wave
1.) What was the main conflict between the Persians and Greeks?
The Greeks had land that the Persians wanted
The Persians had land that the Greeks wanted
The Greeks believed in freedom and self-government and the Persians wanted to rule with kings who could tax people
The Persians believed in freedom and self-government and the Greeks wanted to rule with kings who could tax people
2.) What two battles were decisive victories for the Greeks over the Persians?
Marathon, Athens
Athens, Salamis
Marathon, Salamis
Athens, Crete
3.) What was Alexander the Great’s main accomplishment?
He united the Greek city-states
He expanded Greece by defeating enemies
He defeated Persia
He defeated the nobles
4.) Why is the climate of Italy conducive to settlement?
It has a rich river valley
It is warm with plenty of rain for crops
It is cool with much snow
It has many mountains for protection
5.) After kings, what type of Government did Rome have?
A democracy
A monarchy
A theocracy
A republic
6.) Who were the patricians and the plebeians?
Patricians were wealthy, prominent people and Plebeians were common people
Plebeians were wealthy, prominent people and Patricians were common people
Patricians were priests and Plebeians were common people
Plebeians were priests and Patricians were common people
7.) How did the senators dress?
In all white
With a lot of gold
In armor
In a toga
8.) What was the religion of the Romans?
Many gods
One God
Same gods as the Greeks
Christianity
9.) Why did "all roads lead to Rome"?
Because the Romans were the first to build roads
Because the Romans controlled all roads in Europe
Because Rome was the great center of the empire
Because Rome was the only city with roads
10.) What happened to the city of Pompeii?
It was buried when Mt. Vesuvius erupted
It was ruined because of a civil war
It was buried in an earthquake
It sunk when hit by a tidal wave
1: What was the main conflict between the Persians and Greeks?
A. The Greeks had land that the Persians wanted
B. The Persians had land that the Greeks wanted
C. The Greeks believed in freedom and self-government and the
D. Persians wanted to rule with kings who could tax people
E. The Persians believed in freedom and self-government and the Greeks wanted to rule with kings who could tax people
2: What two battles were decisive victories for the Greeks over the Persians?
A. Marathon, Athens
B. Athens, Salamis
C. Marathon, Salamis
D. Athens, Crete
3: What was Alexander the Great’s main accomplishment?
A. He united the Greek city-states
B. He expanded Greece by defeating enemies
C. He defeated Persia
D. He defeated the nobles
4: Why is the climate of Italy conducive to settlement?
A. It has a rich river valley
B. It is warm with plenty of rain for crops
C. It is cool with much snow
D. It has many mountains for protection
5: After kings, what type of Government did Rome have?
A. A democracy
B. A monarchy
C. A theocracy
D. A republic
6: Who were the patricians and the plebeians?
A. Patricians were wealthy, prominent people and Plebeians were common people
B. Plebeians were wealthy, prominent people and Patricians were common people
C. Patricians were priests and Plebeians were common people
D. Plebeians were priests and Patricians were common people
7: How did the senators dress?
A. In all white
B. With a lot of gold
C. In armor
D. In a toga
8: What was the religion of the Romans?
A. Many gods
B. One God
C. Same gods as the Greeks
D. Christianity
9: Why did "all roads lead to Rome"?
A. Because the Romans were the first to build roads
B. Because the Romans controlled all roads in Europe
C. Because Rome was the great center of the empire
D. Because Rome was the only city with roads
10: What happened to the city of Pompeii?
A. It was buried when Mt. Vesuvius erupted
B. It was ruined because of a civil war
C. It was buried in an earthquake
D. It sunk when hit by a tidal wave
1: What was the main conflict between the Persians and Greeks?
A. The Greeks had land that the Persians wanted
B. The Persians had land that the Greeks wanted
C. The Greeks believed in freedom and self-government and the
D. Persians wanted to rule with kings who could tax people
E. The Persians believed in freedom and self-government and the Greeks wanted to rule with kings who could tax people
2: What two battles were decisive victories for the Greeks over the Persians?
A. Marathon, Athens
B. Athens, Salamis
C. Marathon, Salamis
D. Athens, Crete
3: What was Alexander the Great’s main accomplishment?
A. He united the Greek city-states
B. He expanded Greece by defeating enemies
C. He defeated Persia
D. He defeated the nobles
4: Why is the climate of Italy conducive to settlement?
A. It has a rich river valley
B. It is warm with plenty of rain for crops
C. It is cool with much snow
D. It has many mountains for protection
5: After kings, what type of Government did Rome have?
A. A democracy
B. A monarchy
C. A theocracy
D. A republic
6: Who were the patricians and the plebeians?
A. Patricians were wealthy, prominent people and Plebeians were common people
B. Plebeians were wealthy, prominent people and Patricians were common people
C. Patricians were priests and Plebeians were common people
D. Plebeians were priests and Patricians were common people
7: How did the senators dress?
A. In all white
B. With a lot of gold
C. In armor
D. In a toga
8: What was the religion of the Romans?
A. Many gods
B. One God
C. Same gods as the Greeks
D. Christianity
9: Why did "all roads lead to Rome"?
A. Because the Romans were the first to build roads
B. Because the Romans controlled all roads in Europe
C. Because Rome was the great center of the empire
D. Because Rome was the only city with roads
10: What happened to the city of Pompeii?
A. It was buried when Mt. Vesuvius erupted
B. It was ruined because of a civil war
C. It was buried in an earthquake
D. It sunk when hit by a tidal wave
1. What was innovative about Roman law?
Everyone was subject to the same laws.
It applied only to the highest class.
Slaves were protected by the laws.
The laws were known only by the emperor.
2. In what way was Roman law a civil law system?
Judges had a great deal of power to interpret laws.
Judicial decisions were not solely based on past decisions.
Laws were based mostly on foreign laws.
There was no way to appeal a judge’s decision.
3. Which language did the Roman language influence the least?
French
German
Italian
Spanish
4. What was an innovation of the Roman Pantheon?
It had the largest free-standing dome in the world.
It used a combination of concrete and glass.
It was built using hydraulic power.
It was the only concrete building in the world.
5. Which was an innovation of the Romans?
Aqueducts
The chariot
The mosaic
The Roman column
6. How was Roman art different from Greek art?
Greeks did not create full-body sculptures.
Greeks used mosaics as a common decoration.
Greeks were most interested in idealism.
Greeks would show more facial expressions.
7. Togas were only worn by:
citizens.
lower classes.
married women.
unmarried women.
8. Which best describes slavery in Rome?
Most slaves were born into slavery.
Slavery was not determined by race.
Slaves could never become free.
Slaves were never from foreign countries.
9. What contributed to inflation in Rome near the end of the empire?
Agriculture declined in the West.
Prices for luxury goods decreased.
Entertainment became less popular.
Romans stopped spending money.
10. Why did Roman emperors hold gladiator battles and chariot races?
They brought income to the emperor.
They increased the fitness of the citizens.
They kept the poor entertained.
They prevented foreign invasions.
no explanations, just a, b, c, or d. thanks.
Was she before the Romans, Greeks etc??? What AC or BC was she around in and What year was she suppose to have been around, because she was with Julius Ceasar in one of the episodes???