Social Hierarchy
True or False: The plebeians were above the freedpeople in the Ancient Roman social heirarchy
True
What was the ground in the Colosseum covered with (to soak up blood)?
Sand
What did the Colosseum mean to plebeians?
Free food and entertainment as people who worked hard and were paid little
Why did Emperor Vespasian want to build the Colosseum?
Make the people happy again after civil war
Where were slaves sourced from for Rome?
Conquered countries
What was the class between Patricians and Plebeians?
Senators
What were the four main types of events held at the Colosseum?
Gladiatorial games, animal hunts, executions and mock naval battles
How many days did the first games at the Colosseum run for?
100 days
What was the role of the Emperor?
Complete political, legal, financial, military and religious power. Hosted events at the Colosseum.
Name one way slaves could earn their freedom
Marry master, fight for freedom if gladiators, be released by master
How many classes were their in the Ancient Roman social hierarchy
Emperor, Patricians, Senators, Plebeians, Freedpeople and Slaves : 6
How many people could the Colosseum fit approximately?
50,000
How tall was the Colosseum?
48m (30-60m)
What did the Colosseum mean to the Emperor?
He used it as a political tool: made people like him as a leader, kept him safe, controlled the public. Emperor could also flaunt his power.
Names some of the Jobs that slaves may have had
Confirm/deny
What class is fourth from the top in the ancient Roman social heirarchy?
Plebeians
What was the original purpose of the Colosseum (by Emperor Vespasian?)
To revive Rome and make people happy again after Civil war
How many years was the Colosseum used for public spectacles?
Around 350 years
What was the name of the Emperor that commissioned the Colosseum to be built?
Emperor Vespasian
How were slaves often treated by their owners/masters?
Poorly
Who, in the social hierarchy, had the most power?
The Emperor
Who had the best seats in the Colosseum?
The Emperor
300,000-500,000 people
Why did the Emperor have people executed in the Colosseum?
They committed a crime or went against Roman beliefs and customs. Emperor wanted to reinforce social control (scare people into doing the right thing).
The worst ones