Roman Empire
What exactly is the Roman Empire?
It is an example of an ancient civilization centred in Rome which expanding across Europe and parts of the Middle East
Who where the Patricians?
Wealthy minority of Rome
What is a Plebeian?
A group of poorer people of Rome who made up the majority of the population
What was a Roman slave?
Someone who was held against their will to serve usually the Patricians of Rome
What was the Roman Army?
It was a part of the Roman Empire which contain male soldiers who fought for Rome and conquered countries for Rome
Who founded Rome?
Romulus and Remus
What houses did they live in?
Domus or villa
Where did they live?
Insulae
Where did Rome get its slaves?
They were captured during wars, bought in markets and sometimes born into slavery from a slave woman
What did a Centurion lead in the Roman Army?
A Century
How do we know so much about Rome?
From archaeological finds in Italy like from Rome and Pompeii and from books/letters
What did a Patrician male or female wear?
Male= Toga
Female= Stola
What type of jobs did a Plebeian do?
Craftsmen, general laborers, blacksmiths etc.
What was a slave who fought for entertainment called?
Gladiator
How many solider were in a century?
80-100 men
What happened in Pompeii?
A volcano erupted and covered the entire town in lava and ash preserving it
What group of Patrician males could decide on the laws and politics of Rome?
The Senate
All Plebeians could vote True/False
False only male plebeians could vote
What was the name of the arena in which slaves fought in?
Amphitheaters
Who was one of the most successful Roman generals who later became the first emperor of Rome?
Julius Caesar
What was the name of the takeaways in which many Plebeians ate from
Thermopoliums
What was the name of the process in which a slave is freed
Manumission
Decimation