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Roman Houses A. Rich Romans lived in Villas called Domus. Had land to grow veg. Dining room was luxurious with couches and frescos on walls. Atrium to greet guests with columns, statues and fountains. Houses were surrounded by high windowless walls B. Poorer Romans lived in blocks of flats (45 stories tall) called Insulae. Made of wood. Small 1-2 rooms. Constant threat of fire. Often thermoplae shops on ground floor selling food. What Romans wore A. Men – Tunics & Togas (formal occasions) B. Women – long tunics or a Stola, jewellery & wigs, red hair Ancient Rome Roman Religion A. Many different Gods eg. Mars God of War, Venus Goddess of Love, Jupiter was father of the Gods B. Later Christianity C. Professional wailers at funerals. Roman Pastimes A. Chariot racing in Circus Maximus B. Gladiator contests in Colosseum C. Public baths in Roman Baths D. Plays in theatre usually outdoor E. Banquets Roman Citizens A. Rich Romans were called Patricians B. Poorer Romans were called Plebeians C. Slaves, Freedmen Roman Food A. Breakfast/lunch - bread, olives, dates with water or wine B. Dinner – boiled meat in rich sauces, mussels, lobster, cooked veg salad, fruit nuts, pastries C. Rich Romans had large banquets D. Vomitorium – they make themselves sick so they could continue eating E. Ate with fingers and spoons F. Slaves cleaned their fingers How do we know about the Romans? A. Roman Buildings/ruins eg. Colosseum B. Old statues and Frescoes C. Roman writers eg. Cicero D. Pompeii - artefacts Influence of Ancient Rome A. Many words we use 30% come from their language, Latin B. Architecture C. Our calendar is based on Roman Calendar. D. Alphabet E. Laws based on Rome Ancient Rome How do we know about the Romans? Roman Buildings eg. Colosseum Old statues and Frescoes (How Romans looked and dressed) Roman writers eg. Cicero (Tell us how Romans lived) Pompeii – artefacts What Romans wore? Men wore – Tunics & Togas Women wore – long tunics or a Stola, jewellery & wigs Roman Citizens Rich Romans were called Patricians. They worked as army generals or as senators in the government Poorer Romans were called Plebeians They were often shopkeepers or craftsmen. Slaves (Forced to work with no rights and no pay. Captives when Romans conquered a country) Roman Food Breakfast/lunch - bread, olives, dates with water or wine Rich Romans had large banquetsThey ate stuffed songbirds and snails fried in olive oil, lying on couches Vomitorium – they make themselves sick so they could continue eating Roman Houses Rich Romans lived in Villas Poorer Romans lived in blocks of flats called Insulae Roman Pastimes Chariot racing – Circus Maximus Gladiator contests – they used swords, nets, shields and fought to the death Public baths – had hot and cold rooms Influence of Ancient Rome Many words we use come from their language, Latin Architecture Our calendar is based on Roman Calendar