Roman empire

1.What distinguished patricians from plebeians in Roman society? 2. Where did most of the slaves in Rome come from? 3. Could Roman slaves get out of slavery? If so, how? 4. Explain the status of women in Roman society.

Question: What other social pyramids have we learned so far Question: What other social pyramids have we learned so far? How are they similar to and/or different from one another?

1. Based on the chart, what was the purpose of having magistrates 1. Based on the chart, what was the purpose of having magistrates? Who could become a magistrate?   2. What powers did the Consuls have? 3. What role did the Senate play in the Roman Republic? Who could be a Senator? 4. What role did the Tribunes have in the Roman Republic? Who could be a Tribune? 5. Identify two checks on power in the Roman Republic.

Questions: (1) What similarities do you see in the governments of the Roman Republic and the United States? (2) Which government seems more democratic? Why?

Pax Romana (27 BCE- 180 CE)

Exhibit B: Roman Aqueducts Watch History Channel's Mankind: The Story of All of Us about the Roman Aqueducts

Exhibit C: The Colosseum Watch Deconstructing the Colosseum Watch Where did it come from? Ancient Rome's Stadiums,

Exhibit D: Roman Roads Watch Ancient Roman Superhighway, Watch Where did it Come From? Ancient Rome, Watch Mankind: The Story of All of Us about Roman roads