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Chapter 9
Roman Civilization
Section 1
Life in Ancient Rome
I. Roman Culture (pgs. 303-305)
A. The Romans admired the Greeks and copied many of their
ideas, but often changed what they borrowed.
B. Roman statues and art portrayed people with flaws, whereas
Greek art and statues portrayed ideal people
C. Romans incorporated Greek architecture with the use of
columns and porches, but added arches, domes, and vaults,
which are covered ceilings.
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How did Roman art and statues differ
from Greek art and statues?
Rome art and statues portrayed
people with flaws unlike the Greeks.
D. The Romans were the first to invent the use of concrete by
mixing volcanic ash, lime, and water.
E. Two famous buildings still stand today:
1. Colosseum – large arena
2. Pantheon – temple in honor of Rome’s gods
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Which of the following was for sport?
Which was for worshipping Gods?
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Colesseum or Pantheon
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Roman Literature
F. The Roman writer Virgil wrote the Aenied (uh-nee-uhd),
which tells the story of the Trojan prince Aeneas.
G. The poet Horace wrote satires, which are works that poke
fun at human weaknesses, and odes, which express strong
emotions about life.
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The writers Ovid and Catullus were inspired by Greek writing
and myths.
Roman Historians
H. Livy, one of Rome’s most famous historians wrote the
History of Rome.
I. Another historian, Tacitus, thought Roman emperors had
taken people’s freedom and that Romans had lost the values
that made them strong.
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Tactius the Roman historian thought
the citizens had lost something
important to the very being of being
Roman citizens. What is this?
Their freedom and values from
previous generations.
Roman Language
J. Latin, the language of the Romans became the basis of
many modern European languages and many English words we
use today come from Latin as well.
Latin Roots Game
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Latin Roots
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English Translation
Audible
Doctor-to teach
A Fourth-quarter.
Mortality- death
Roman Science and Engineering
K. The Greek doctor Galen brought Greek medical ideas to Rome
and emphasized the importance of anatomy.
L. Ptolemy was a famous scientist who studied and mapped over
1,000 different stars.
M. Roman engineers also created an advanced system of roads
and bridges.
N. Romans also used engineering to supply cities with fresh
water with aqueducts and had sewers to remove waste.
Study Guide Questions
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This is a Roman temple built to honor the
Roman gods.
This is a work of literature that pokes fun at
human weaknesses.
The Romans were the first to invent this thing
by mixing volcanic ash, lime, and water.
The Romans borrowed many things from the
Greeks and added these three things that
involve architecture.
Video
Bell Ringer- 5 minutes
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Tell me about a rite of passage for
someone your age. A right of passage
is something everyone feels they must
do by a certain age, it can mark a
milestone. For example getting a
driver’s license and car at 16. 4-6
sentences
II. Daily Life in Rome (pgs. 306-310)
Rome was one of the largest cities in the ancient world.
A. The city was laid out in a square with the main roads
crossing at right angles.
B. The Forum was in the center of Rome and served as a
marketplace and public square.
C. Wealthy Romans lived in large homes while poorer people
lived in apartment buildings of stone and wood.
*Apartments often collapsed and burned down.
D. The government provided free grain and sporting shows
such as chariot races and gladiator contests – “bread and
circuses.”
E. Gladiators were men who fought animals and each other.
Gladiators
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0c
Zua66S8eQ
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Who did the Gladiators usually fight in
battle?
Where did the poorer people of
ancient Rome normally live?
F. Roman families were large with the father or paterfamilias
(pa*tuhr*fuh*mih*lee*uhs) as head of the family.
G. Wealthy boys and girls received an education through hired
tutors, although some boys went to school.
H. A boy became a man between the ages of 14 and 16 years
old and girls became adults when they married.
I. Women had some rights but were not full citizens.
J. Wealthy women had more freedom than poor women.
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What is the event that caused a young
boy to become a man? Girl to become
a woman?
K. Slaves were not uncommon in the Roman Empire and by 100
B.C., about 40% of people in Italy were enslaved.
L. Slaves were often treated poorly and slaves sometimes
revolted.
M. In 73 B.C., a gladiator named Spartacus led a force of
70,000 enslaved people.
N. The revolt was finally crushed and Spartacus and 6,000 of
his followers were crucified.
I’m Spartacus!
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Roman Religion
O. Romans worshipped many gods and goddesses.
P. Greek gods and goddesses were popular in Rome, but given
Roman names.
Q. Religious freedom for conquered people was allowed as long
as they did not threaten Roman government.
Study Questions
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This place was located in the center of Rome and
served as a marketplace and public square.
This man led a slavery revolt in 73 B.C before it
was squashed and he and some of his followers
were crucified.
What caused little boys to become men in ancient
Roman culture.
The name for people who fought men and animals
in the Colosseum.
What percentage of people living in Italy were
slaves by 100 B.C?
Aeneid
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tN
VJNxkNSDs