roman empire ii please take out a piece of notebook paper
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Roman Empire IIRoman Empire IIPlease take out a piece of Please take out a piece of
notebook paper.notebook paper.
QuickwriteQuickwriteWhat do you like to do for What do you like to do for
fun? Please explain!fun? Please explain!
Example: “I like to play baseball Example: “I like to play baseball because…”because…”
The Roman EmpireThe Roman Empire
FamilyFamily Most powerful person in the family Most powerful person in the family
was the fatherwas the father The father could discipline anyway The father could discipline anyway
he wanted to (even death!!)he wanted to (even death!!) Arranged marriage Arranged marriage Wife under husband’s control, but Wife under husband’s control, but
slowly gained powerslowly gained power Wives were powerful behind the Wives were powerful behind the
scenesscenes
FoodFood Romans did not sit in chairs, but Romans did not sit in chairs, but
reclined on couches while eatingreclined on couches while eating Main food was porridgeMain food was porridge Meals often took several hours to Meals often took several hours to
eateat
ClothingClothing Everyone wore Everyone wore
tunicstunics
- Men short- Men short
- Women - Women longlong
Men often Men often wore togaswore togas
SlavesSlaves Many jobs in Roman society:Many jobs in Roman society:
- Miner, teacher, or anything - Miner, teacher, or anything horriblehorrible
Captured at warCaptured at war Some were kind to slavesSome were kind to slaves Some kept slaves in chainsSome kept slaves in chains Forced to be Gladiators!!!!!!!!!Forced to be Gladiators!!!!!!!!!
The ColiseumThe Coliseum
Roman BathsRoman Baths Relieved daily Relieved daily
stressesstresses MagnificentMagnificent Surrounded by Surrounded by
libraries, libraries, restaurants, restaurants, and shopsand shops