Roman Baths Quiz

1. What street is the Roman Baths on?

2. In the Victorian entrance hall, what seasons can you see on the ceiling?

3. What famous landmark is next to the Roman Baths Museum?

4. How many years ago did the Romans arrive in Britannia?

5. What was the name of the Roman Town?

6. What animal can you see in the temple pediment?

7. How many Roman coins have been discovered?

8. Why did people use curse tablets?

9. What is the name of the goddess worshipped here?

10. What colour is the water now? Why?

11. Why is the great Bath poisonous?

12. Why did the Romans need a cold bath?

13. How were the hot rooms heated?

14. How many minerals are in the water?

15. Did you enjoy the trip?

 Roman Baths Quiz Answers

What street is the Roman Baths on? It is on Stall Street.

In the Victorian entrance hall, what seasons can you see on the ceiling? Spring, Summer,

Autumn and Winter

What famous landmark is next to the Roman Baths Museum? Bath Abbey

How many years ago did the Romans arrive in Britannia? 2000 years ago!

What was the name of the Roman Town? Aquae Sulis

What animal can you see in the temple pediment? An Owl

How many Roman coins have been discovered? 17,500 coins!

Why did people use curse tablets? To speak with the gods.

What is the name of the goddess worshipped here? Sulis Minerva

What colour is the water now? Why? Green because of bacteria and iron sediments!

Why is the great Bath poisonous? It is lined with ancient lead.

Why did the Romans need a cold bath? To cool down and keep the heart healthy.

How were the hot rooms heated? Underfloor heating method using stacked tiles and a fire.

How many minerals are in the water? There are 43 minerals in the water, iron being the

main one.

Did you enjoy the trip?

Yes/ No!