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