Daily Life Among the RomansWhat was it like to live in Rome?

The RichFamous for overdoing thingsDinner on individual couches and

occasionally had slaves feed their food to them

Often had entertainment in their own homes

The PoorMost people lived in poor housing

◦No running water, toilets, or kitchensFood and drink had to be carried

upstairsRubbish and human waste had to

be carried down◦Or dumped out the window

SlaveryMost wealthy famililes owned

slavesRelationship between household

and household slave was usually trusting and tender

Slaves on farms or working in mines were in terrible conditions

Slaves usually came from being captured at war

Your Idea of Entertainment

Roman Entertainment

Bread and CircusesPoor people were provided with

wheat grain by the government The govt also provided shows

called circuses◦Could be violent◦Animals fighting animals/humans◦Humans fighting humans

Gladiators were the highlight of these circuses

Not This Kind of Circus

Roman Circus

GladiatorsMost were slaves who were

captured in battleSome free men who enjoyed the

fame If wounded the gladiator’s life

was up to emperor This event took place in the

Colosseum

Family LifeRomans had a strong sense of

valuesFather was the head of the

household and wealthy fathers could sell any family member into slavery

Women's freedom depended on wealth and status of husband