Ancient Rome. Dossier 2. cont’d.
Roman Culture. Each province was led by a governor which was appointed by Rome. ●Romans were influence by the countries they conquered. ●conquered countries were influenced by the Romans also.
Language. -Latin became the international common language. - trade - trials - laws - official acts
Religion. -polytheist (more than 1 god) -made sacrifices to gain favour of the gods -would integrate foreign gods into their religion. - Athena - Mithras - Isis
Pantheon ●Temple built for the 12 planetary gods ●Built by the Emperor Hadrian ( AD) ●Opens up onto a rotunda and lighted by an Oculus in the centre of the dome ●Still used today as a Church.
●Poor peasants were still Romans and could vote so the Emperor needed them on his side. To be popular he provided food and entertainment. (bread and circuses)
Roman Bathhouses. (Thermae) -public baths supplied by the aqueducts. -popular form of entertainment -featured libraries, gyms, gardens, and shops -were decorated with mosaics.
Baths of Caracalla. ●could hold 1,600 bathers ●25 ha
Roman Coliseum. ●Amphitheatre ●holds people ●completed in 80 AD ●gladiators and animal fights as well as executions took place here. ●50 M’s high facade.
Naumachia ●Ancient Romans would recreate historical and current Naval battles in specially designed stadiums and in waterproofed amphitheatres.
Naumachia