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Which of the following was NOT a part of the Roman Empire at its height?
Which of the following was NOT a part of the Roman Empire at its height?
- Parts of North Africa
- Parts of Asia
- Parts of Europe
- Parts of North America (correct)
The Roman Empire was ruled by a series of emperors, starting with Augustus.
The Roman Empire was ruled by a series of emperors, starting with Augustus.
True (A)
What was the name given to the working class members of Roman society?
What was the name given to the working class members of Roman society?
Plebians
The act of freeing a slave was called ______.
The act of freeing a slave was called ______.
Match the following Roman terms to their definitions:
Match the following Roman terms to their definitions:
Which of these individuals was a Roman historian known for documenting the story of the Roman Empire?
Which of these individuals was a Roman historian known for documenting the story of the Roman Empire?
Roman slaves were always prisoners of war.
Roman slaves were always prisoners of war.
What was the primary source of information for archaeologists learning about daily life in Pompeii and Herculaneum?
What was the primary source of information for archaeologists learning about daily life in Pompeii and Herculaneum?
Plebians in Roman society lived in dwellings known as ______.
Plebians in Roman society lived in dwellings known as ______.
Match the following Roman social groups with their characteristics.
Match the following Roman social groups with their characteristics.
What was the main difference in diet between Patricians and Plebians?
What was the main difference in diet between Patricians and Plebians?
Roman women could only marry after they turned 18 years old.
Roman women could only marry after they turned 18 years old.
What was the term used to describe the act of freeing a slave in Roman society?
What was the term used to describe the act of freeing a slave in Roman society?
What is the term for the wealthy members of Roman society?
What is the term for the wealthy members of Roman society?
Plebians lived in cramped apartment blocks called ______ which were at constant risk of fire.
Plebians lived in cramped apartment blocks called ______ which were at constant risk of fire.
The Roman Empire was the largest and most powerful empire in the world at its height.
The Roman Empire was the largest and most powerful empire in the world at its height.
Match the social class in Roman society to their typical living space:
Match the social class in Roman society to their typical living space:
What term describes the act of freeing a slave in ancient Rome?
What term describes the act of freeing a slave in ancient Rome?
The Romans built large open-air theaters called ______ for performances and contests.
The Romans built large open-air theaters called ______ for performances and contests.
Which of the following occupations were common for slaves in Roman society?
Which of the following occupations were common for slaves in Roman society?
Match the terms with their corresponding descriptions:
Match the terms with their corresponding descriptions:
Most Roman women received education at a university level.
Most Roman women received education at a university level.
What was a common food eaten by Plebians?
What was a common food eaten by Plebians?
Flashcards
Plebians
Plebians
The poor, working class members of Roman society
Insulae
Insulae
Apartment blocks where Plebians lived, often cramped and risky
Dole
Dole
Free grain provided by the government to poorer Plebians
Patricians
Patricians
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Domus
Domus
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Manumission
Manumission
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Lives of Roman Women
Lives of Roman Women
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Childbirth dangers
Childbirth dangers
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Roman Empire
Roman Empire
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Gladiator
Gladiator
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Mount Vesuvius Eruption
Mount Vesuvius Eruption
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Titus Livius
Titus Livius
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Roman Slaves
Roman Slaves
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Roman Social Hierarchy
Roman Social Hierarchy
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Amphitheatres
Amphitheatres
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Legionnaire
Legionnaire
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Study Notes
Roman Society - The Life of a Plebian
- Plebians were the poor, working class members of Roman society.
- They often worked as farmers, craftsmen or shopkeepers.
- Plebians lived in apartment blocks called insulae. These were cramped and at constant risk of fire.
- They ate simple meals such as lentil and barley soup, meat stewed in vinegar, bread and porridge.
- Poorer Plebians received free grain from the government known as dole.
- Plebians wore dark coloured tunics made from cheap material, such as thin wool.
Roman Society - The Life of a Patrician
- Patricians were wealthy members of Roman society.
- They were often landlords and worked in important roles in the government.
- Patricians lived in lavish private houses called domus or large country estates called villas.
- They ate extremely well and had two meals a day. Breakfast consisted of bread, fruit and cheese. Their main meal (cena) contained three courses. The courses might include eggs, olives, smoked fish, boar's head, lobster, honey cakes and fruit.
- Patricians wore white tunics made from expensive linen or silk.
Roman Society - The Life of a Slave
- A slave is someone who is legally owned by another person and is forced to work for them.
- In Roman society, about 20% of the population were slaves.
- Slaves were often enemy soldiers who were captured in battle or forcibly taken from conquered countries. They were bought and sold at markets.
- Slaves worked as cooks, domestic servants, teachers, child minders, gladiators and farm labourers.
- Some slaves could win their freedom if their master wanted to reward them for their service. The act of freeing a slave was known as Manumission.
Roman Society - The lives of women
- Both plebian and patrician women lived a difficult lives. Traditionally, women's place was in the home and they had to obey their husbands.
- Some wealthy families sent their daughters to school, but their education ended at primary level. Many girls were forced into arranged marriages and could marry as young as twelve years of age.
- Roman women had large families as many children died in infancy. The life expectancy of Roman women was only 20-30 years, because childbirth was very dangerous for them.
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