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How do we know about the Romans?

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Written sources from Pliny the younger. Ruins of buildings (colosseum, pantheon etc.)

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Who in ancient Rome were not able to vote ?

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The women both Patrician and plebeian

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What age were Roman girls usually married by?

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14 or 15 (marriages were to benefit the families) the girl had no say

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What were woman expected to do?

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A wife was expected to run her husband’s home, supervise slaves, bear a son and oversee the rearing of children

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Where do slaves come from?

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Any prisoners of war, children of slaves, people captured by pirates, parents in dept sometimes sold their own children into slavery

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What happened to well educated slaves?

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Well educated slaves often Greeks were employed as teachers, secretaries, doctors.

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Manumission

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Slaves given their freedom after many years of service to their master

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Plebeians education

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Plebeians were given a basic education (children)

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How many stages were in a patrician education?

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Three

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What was stage one?

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Boys (some girls) from age 7–12 attended a ludus

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What was stage two?

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At 12 boys would attend a grammaticus they learned history grammar, geometry literature and girls of the same age we’re learning how to spin weave and run a household

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What was stage three?

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At 16, a patrician boy was taught oratory (the art of public speaking) to prepare him for a career in public life

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What did the army allow Rome to do?

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The army was central to Roman life. It allowed Rome to conquer/control over it it’s vast empire

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What is the structure of Roman Legion?

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Region made up of 6000 men
Divided into 10 cohorts
Divided into six centuries

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What age did the soldiers enlist at and how long did they have to serve for

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Soldiers listed at the age of 20 and served for 25 years

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What did they receive at the end of their service?

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They received a final payment and land

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What did soldiers do when not on our campaign?

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Soldiers often employed to build public work such as Aqueducts, bridges

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What type of belief system did the Ancient Romans follow?

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Polythesis

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Name two gods worshiped by the Ancient Romans and their associated roles.

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Mars (god of war),
Venus (god of love)

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What daily ritual did Romans perform at their family shrine?

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Every morning they would pray at the family shrine (the larium)

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What kinds of offerings would Romans make to their gods, and where?

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They would make offerings of money food or animals, for sacrifice at temples

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What did the Romans believe happened after a person died, involving the River Styx?

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They believed that the dead had to cross the River Styx to enter the underworld.

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Why was a coin placed in the mouth of the deceased during Roman funerals?

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It was to pay Charon, the ferryman of the dead.

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How was a patrician’s body carried through the city during a funeral?

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The body was carried on a litter

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What role did musicians and professional mourners play in Roman funerals?

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They were hired to walk behind the deceased and participate in the funeral procession.

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What special events might be organized as part of a Roman funeral?

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Funeral games might be organized.

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In what year did Jesus die ?

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AD 33

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How did Christianity spread throughout the Roman Empire after Jesus’ death?

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Christianity spread as Christians continued to believe in one God and shared their faith.

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What major event involving Emperor Constantine occurred in AD 313 regarding Christianity?

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Emperor Constantine lifted the ban on Christianity.

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What were the Ancient Romans known for in engineering and construction?

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They were great engineers and builders who invented concrete.

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What architectural features did the Romans use in their buildings?

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They used rounded arches and pillars.

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Can you name an example of Roman architecture ?

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The pantheon

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What happened to Christianity when the Roman Empire became Christian?

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The Catholic Church became the worlds most powerful religion

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What is the notable about Vatican City today?

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It is the smallest country in the world and very wealthy

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What language did the Roman Empire speak? And how has it influenced modern day languages?

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Latin was the language of the Roman Empire, and it has influenced many modern European languages such as French and Spanish. A quarter of English words are directly influenced by it.

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What significant calendar did Julius Caesar introduce?

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He introduced a new calendar with 365 days divided into 12 months and an extra day every four years

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