Download Ancient Rome Spiritual/Religious Life

 Ways in which daily life differs in two early societies (e.g., with reference to education)
Ancient Greece
Boys went to school, but girls didn’t. By the age of 20, boys had taken all of their
courses. Boys learned reading, writing, math, and more. Girls learned cooking, cleaning and
taking care of their family (e.g. sewing).
Medieval Europe
There were some schools, but not a lot. Students would learn how to read and write and
Latin. It was mostly boys that went to school.
 Compare two early societies in terms of their relationship with the environment (e.g.,
use of land and resources - agricultural practices).
Judea
Judeans farmed mostly on the coastal plain and along the Jordan River. Land that was
used for farming was hilly. This was a challenge for farmers. The solution was to build flat
areas or terraces which looked like large steps in the side of hills. Farmers also captured water
in large pools.
Ancient Rome
They farmed in rich soil and the mild climate of the Latium Plains. Farmers had advanced
farming methods that allowed them to farm year round. They drained the soil during wet
weather and irrigated it during dry weather. They even used fertilizer and green houses.
 describe some attempts within early societies to deal with conflict and to
establish greater cooperation
Conflict in Ancient Rome
The Roman Empire grew by having its powerful army invade and conquer neighbouring
countries. A Roman governor and soldiers were left in these new territories to keep the peace
and enforce Roman rule.
Cooperation in Ancient Rome
The Roman Empire controlled these territories by cooperating with them. Rome allowed
people to live in much the same way as they did before their invasion.
 describe significant aspects of daily life in two early societies (e.g., with reference to
spiritual/religious life)
Ancient Egypt Spiritual/Religious Life
The ancient Egyptians believed in many gods and goddesses. They believed that their
gods and goddesses controlled the natural world, including plants, animals, wind, and rain. The
ancient Egyptians also believed that the pharaoh, their ruler had come from the gods. The
pharaoh made sure that daily rituals and offerings were made to honour the gods. In return,
the gods would bless the people with fertile land and healthy crops.
Ancient Rome Spiritual/Religious Life
The early ancient Romans believed that every object had a spirit. It was believed that
the spirits had an influence on daily life. People believed that spirits protected the family,
home, and even the trees and rivers. Ancient Roman beliefs were a way of explaining natural
events that people did not understand. The ancient Romans would pray to the gods and
goddesses for health and protection.
 describe the social organization of some different early societies
Ancient China
China’s society was a hierarchy, with the emperor on top. He was believed to have come
from the heavens. Slaves and soldiers are not usually shown on the hierarchy of ancient
China. These people were part of society but had little power.
Ancient Rome
At the top of the hierarchy in ancient Rome was the emperor. At the bottom of the
hierarchy were the people who were the poorest, including soldiers, workers, and slaves. Early
in ancient Rome, people were born into a particular class, and moving up in the hierarchy was
almost impossible.
People of the Six Nations
Each nation had its own culture and territory. The Peacemaker advised them to organize into
family groups or clans. The men were not the leaders of their clans, but they served as chiefs
in the government. The Great Law of Peace made women the leaders of each clan.
Vocabulary
1. BCE (before common era) - dates that are before the year 0
2. CE (common era) - dates from the year 0 to present
3. Clans - family groups in the Six Nations society
4. Society – a group of people who live together
5. First Nations – the original inhabitants of Canada, except Inuit ( Aboriginal people
in northern Canada
6. Hierarchy – a system in which people or groups are ranked according to their role
or position in society
7. Matriarchal – a society in which the women make all the major decisions
8. Medieval – the historical period from about 500 CE to 1 500CE; the Middle Ages
9. Patriarchy – the father or oldest male made all the major decisions
10. Rural – areas outside cities; countryside
11. Urban – areas inside cities
Compare Social Organizations – What is the difference between a slave and
a serf?
Slaves
Serfs
 could not be sold
 protected by their
Lord
 given land to
support themselves
 could own land
 no
freedom
 could not
move to
another
area
 could not
marry
without
approval
 had no land (could not
own property)
 anything they owned
could be taken away
 not protected by master