Housing in the Roman Empire
... In the back of the house were a series of tiny rooms that served as the bedrooms. Each of these was called a cubiculum. The quarters for slaves and women were also at the back of the house. Roman houses were more or less the same range of sizes as modern houses, with the average house being about 2, ...
... In the back of the house were a series of tiny rooms that served as the bedrooms. Each of these was called a cubiculum. The quarters for slaves and women were also at the back of the house. Roman houses were more or less the same range of sizes as modern houses, with the average house being about 2, ...
Ancient Rome Jigsaw Readings
... Since the reign of Alexander the Great (336-323BC), the Greeks hailed kings or generals whom they wished to honor as gods. The step from superhuman hero to demi-god was a short one in a world filled with gods. When Roman generals conquered Alexander's lands in the eastern Mediterranean, Greeks began ...
... Since the reign of Alexander the Great (336-323BC), the Greeks hailed kings or generals whom they wished to honor as gods. The step from superhuman hero to demi-god was a short one in a world filled with gods. When Roman generals conquered Alexander's lands in the eastern Mediterranean, Greeks began ...
The Culture of Ancient Rome
... Some were not so good; Nero was ruthless and uncaring of the Roman people’s well-being; the legend is that Nero played his fiddle while part of Rome burned (then blamed Christians for the fire) ...
... Some were not so good; Nero was ruthless and uncaring of the Roman people’s well-being; the legend is that Nero played his fiddle while part of Rome burned (then blamed Christians for the fire) ...
After the Punic Wars
... Senators didn't trust anyone who wanted to be a dictator and take their power. They thought he was trying to end the Republic. Caesar tried to get control of the senate by adding more senators who were loyal to him. Therefore, the senators felt their power was slipping even further. He granted citiz ...
... Senators didn't trust anyone who wanted to be a dictator and take their power. They thought he was trying to end the Republic. Caesar tried to get control of the senate by adding more senators who were loyal to him. Therefore, the senators felt their power was slipping even further. He granted citiz ...
8.8 Study Questions: Rome`s Government
... What rights and responsibilities did both Roman plebeians and patricians have as Roman citizens? In what ways did plebeians have lower status than patricians? Who were the top government officials in the Roman government? How many of these officials were there at a time? How often were the officials ...
... What rights and responsibilities did both Roman plebeians and patricians have as Roman citizens? In what ways did plebeians have lower status than patricians? Who were the top government officials in the Roman government? How many of these officials were there at a time? How often were the officials ...
Julius Caesar Reading and Questions Page 3
... However, the Romans continued to fight. Citizens were called up from all parts of the empire to defend their homeland. By 202 B.C. Rome was able to defeat Hannibal, under the direction of a Roman general named Scipio. In 146 B.C. Carthage again began to grow in strength and power. Rome worried that ...
... However, the Romans continued to fight. Citizens were called up from all parts of the empire to defend their homeland. By 202 B.C. Rome was able to defeat Hannibal, under the direction of a Roman general named Scipio. In 146 B.C. Carthage again began to grow in strength and power. Rome worried that ...
The 200s—A Century of Crisis
... Loyalty was in fact a key problem, perhaps the most serious of all. In the past, Romans cared so deeply about their republic that they willingly sacrificed their lives for it. Conditions in the later centuries of the empire caused citizens to lose their sense of patriotism. They became indifferent t ...
... Loyalty was in fact a key problem, perhaps the most serious of all. In the past, Romans cared so deeply about their republic that they willingly sacrificed their lives for it. Conditions in the later centuries of the empire caused citizens to lose their sense of patriotism. They became indifferent t ...
The 200s--A Century in Crisis.
... Loyalty was in fact a key problem, perhaps the most serious of all. In the past, Romans cared so deeply about their republic that they willingly sacrificed their lives for it. Conditions in the later centuries of the empire caused citizens to lose their sense of patriotism. They became indifferent t ...
... Loyalty was in fact a key problem, perhaps the most serious of all. In the past, Romans cared so deeply about their republic that they willingly sacrificed their lives for it. Conditions in the later centuries of the empire caused citizens to lose their sense of patriotism. They became indifferent t ...
Roman Expansion
... ○ No citizenship granted for the people in the newly gained territories ○ Each new province had a different set of rules (Ex: taxes) and governed by a different official ■ Officials weren’t governed well by the Roman Senate ■ Neglect of the people ...
... ○ No citizenship granted for the people in the newly gained territories ○ Each new province had a different set of rules (Ex: taxes) and governed by a different official ■ Officials weren’t governed well by the Roman Senate ■ Neglect of the people ...
Greek Myths arriving in Italy
... Lotis, singled out of the whole bevy. For her he longs, for her he prays, for her alone he sighs; he gives her signs by nodding and woos by making marks. But the lovely are disdainful, and pride on beauty waits: she flouted him and cast at him a scornful look. ‘Twas night, and wine makes drowsy, so ...
... Lotis, singled out of the whole bevy. For her he longs, for her he prays, for her alone he sighs; he gives her signs by nodding and woos by making marks. But the lovely are disdainful, and pride on beauty waits: she flouted him and cast at him a scornful look. ‘Twas night, and wine makes drowsy, so ...
The Government of Rome and the Cursus Honorum_edited
... walls of the city and killed his own brother for crossing them without permission. Indeed, the name Rome is said to have come from Romulus, who became the first king of Rome. A line of kings then ruled Rome, though whether or not they truly existed, and how exaggerated are their deeds, is unknown. T ...
... walls of the city and killed his own brother for crossing them without permission. Indeed, the name Rome is said to have come from Romulus, who became the first king of Rome. A line of kings then ruled Rome, though whether or not they truly existed, and how exaggerated are their deeds, is unknown. T ...
Roman Expansion, 396 to 146 BC
... b. Then invaded Italy through Alps => 2. For ten years, he defeated every Roman Army he fought 3. But he couldn’t take _______________! => 4. Rome ______________________ survived 5. Finally, Hannibal retreated to Carthage and was ___________________________ iii. Outcome of Second Punic War 1. Cartha ...
... b. Then invaded Italy through Alps => 2. For ten years, he defeated every Roman Army he fought 3. But he couldn’t take _______________! => 4. Rome ______________________ survived 5. Finally, Hannibal retreated to Carthage and was ___________________________ iii. Outcome of Second Punic War 1. Cartha ...
7 Reasons Why Rome Fell
... value for many in the East—were left vulnerable. The Western political structure would finally disintegrate in the fifth century, but the Eastern Empire endured in some form for another thousand years before being overwhelmed by the Ottoman Empire in the 1400s. ...
... value for many in the East—were left vulnerable. The Western political structure would finally disintegrate in the fifth century, but the Eastern Empire endured in some form for another thousand years before being overwhelmed by the Ottoman Empire in the 1400s. ...
Mr. Berman - Social Studies 9R Unit #6: Ancient Rome Assignment
... 6. What aspects of Roman society remained the same from republic to empire? Read pages 168-172 in the textbook. Answer these questions: 1. What values and beliefs did Jesus emphasize in his early teachings? How was Christianity similar to Judaism? 2. Why did the followers of Jesus think he was the M ...
... 6. What aspects of Roman society remained the same from republic to empire? Read pages 168-172 in the textbook. Answer these questions: 1. What values and beliefs did Jesus emphasize in his early teachings? How was Christianity similar to Judaism? 2. Why did the followers of Jesus think he was the M ...
ROME
... including L______, who wrote the early history of Rome. 36. The language of ancient Rome was L_______. The languages (Spanish, French. Italian, Romanian, etc) called the R______ languages developed from L_______. L______ continued to be used by educated people for over a thousand years after the Emp ...
... including L______, who wrote the early history of Rome. 36. The language of ancient Rome was L_______. The languages (Spanish, French. Italian, Romanian, etc) called the R______ languages developed from L_______. L______ continued to be used by educated people for over a thousand years after the Emp ...
Overseas Expansion during the Punic Wars
... 3rd Punic War began in 149 BC and only lasted for three years because in 146 BC, Rome burned Carthage to the ground as well as killed many people and sold some ...
... 3rd Punic War began in 149 BC and only lasted for three years because in 146 BC, Rome burned Carthage to the ground as well as killed many people and sold some ...
Title - The E-Learning Experience
... these laws resulted in a tax penalty which had to be paid to Rome. The Romans made it clear that loyal allies could improve their status and have hope of becoming Roman citizens.19 Through this gesture, the Romans had found a way to give conquered peoples a stake in Rome’s success.20 Roman success i ...
... these laws resulted in a tax penalty which had to be paid to Rome. The Romans made it clear that loyal allies could improve their status and have hope of becoming Roman citizens.19 Through this gesture, the Romans had found a way to give conquered peoples a stake in Rome’s success.20 Roman success i ...
1 The festivals Lupercalia, Saturnalia, and Lemuria were three of
... young women and girls tried to receive a few lashings: the strike of the Lupercalian whips was thought to benefit fertility. Lupercalia is similar to Valentine’s Day today, as love is one of the three dedications of the festival. Lupercalia honored fertility, which in turn encouraged the Romans t ...
... young women and girls tried to receive a few lashings: the strike of the Lupercalian whips was thought to benefit fertility. Lupercalia is similar to Valentine’s Day today, as love is one of the three dedications of the festival. Lupercalia honored fertility, which in turn encouraged the Romans t ...
Across - Fairfield City School District
... 14. Who predicted the next person to rule Rome? 17. Plebeians had no say in the laws of the early Roman Republic. How would you describe their feelings at that time? 18. How many Consuls were there? 20. In the Roman Republic, a plebeian was one of the ___________ people. 21. A group of 300 men elect ...
... 14. Who predicted the next person to rule Rome? 17. Plebeians had no say in the laws of the early Roman Republic. How would you describe their feelings at that time? 18. How many Consuls were there? 20. In the Roman Republic, a plebeian was one of the ___________ people. 21. A group of 300 men elect ...
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SAVE AS [YOUR NAME] ROMAN CULTURE HUNT Venatio Scientiae
... 26. What leisure activity was the oldest and most popular among Romans? 27. What are the Latin words for “Roman Games”? 28. Name two of Cleopatra’s siblings. 29. Who (list all four of his names) gave Gnaeus Pompeius Magnus the nickname “Magnus” (=”the Great”)? 30. List three ways in which a person m ...
... 26. What leisure activity was the oldest and most popular among Romans? 27. What are the Latin words for “Roman Games”? 28. Name two of Cleopatra’s siblings. 29. Who (list all four of his names) gave Gnaeus Pompeius Magnus the nickname “Magnus” (=”the Great”)? 30. List three ways in which a person m ...
Presentation
... • Tax Collectors, because they could keep whatever they collected in excess of the legitimate tax, would attempt to squeeze as much money from the provincial people as they could ...
... • Tax Collectors, because they could keep whatever they collected in excess of the legitimate tax, would attempt to squeeze as much money from the provincial people as they could ...