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ROMAN FACTS AND CURIOSITIES

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Answer these questions about Ancient Rome: Who switched places during the 'Saturnalia'? 2. What substance was used to wash clothes in Ancient Rome? They used the same liquid to whiten their teeth, by the way, that liquid from Hispania was really appreciated.  3. What did Romans use to clean themselves after pooping, and shared it with everyone? 4. Ancient Rome had a 4-story-tall shopping mall with 150 shops and offices. Which emperor ordered to build it? 5. Which Roman author, who wrote the first Encyclopedia, Natural History, died during the eruption of a volcano? Which volcano? 6. Who was Spartacus? 7. What is the origin of the word 'testificar'? 8. What does the abbreviation SPQR stand for? You can find this abbreviation on many Roman statues, buildings and military standards. 9. What was the name of this object? What