Roman home and family Flashcards
what were duties of the Paterfamilias (5)
.leader of the household
.inspecting new born
babies and choosing to subject them to exposure
.oversee the education of his children
.arranging suitable marriage for his daughter
.religious leader of the family
define a patron
A Roman who gives financial or other support to a client in return for work, favours and political support
define a client
Roman who attached himself to a patron in order to boost his income and business opportunities
what did the inscription of Thalamus show
a client supporting his patron in an annual election campaign
what was the job of a litterator, what were the ages and what did they teach
.The first stage of a roman education both boys and girls would attend up to the age of seven and learn reading writing and basic arithmetic
who was the Grammaticus, what did they teach and which age groups were taught
they taught Greek and Roman literature to children over the age of 12
what was a stiles
pin thing used to write of wax tablets
who was the rhetor, what did they teach and to what age children
taught over 16 year olds the art of public speaking and debate
what was a Roman dinner party called
Cena
what was mulsum
Roman wine with honey
what were 3 foods eaten at Cena
.peacock
.eggs
.sweet cakes
how did the Cena seating plan work
3 three couches placed in a U-shape people would be seated by social status
where were the 3 couches
triclinium
questions to think about
what were the powers and responsibilities of the Paterfamilias?
describe the patron and client dynamic?
describe the roman education stages?
why was the patron client system so important for Roman society?
