Lowest Class in Roman Society

Slaves

Middle Class made of peasants, artisans and shopkeepers

Plebians

Wealthy class. Originally had all the Power

Patricians

Time of Peace in Roman Empire

Pax Romana

Appointed horse as consul Great Grandson of Augustus

Caligula

Emperor associated with Pax Romana; First Emperor

Augustus

Allowed Romans to follow any religion

Constantine

Named Dictator for life and murdered by senators

Caesar

Created largest Roman Empire

Trajan

Built Large wall for defense

Hadrian

Blamed for Fire in Rome, Committed Suicide

Nero

Large Arena used for gladiator fights, Chariot races, and re- enactments.

Colosseum

An item that is not necessary to survive but is wanted. Often a sign of wealth

Luxury item

An item that is brought into a country from another area

Import

An item/good that a country has a surplus of and is able to ship out to make a profit

Export

Rome’s leading import

Grain

Rome’s leading export

Wine and Olive Oil

Rome’s economy was dominated by what 2 things

Agriculture and Trade

This was an area in the center of most Roman cities, used as a meeting place

Forum

Set up in a grid pattern, used for defense, trade and everyday life

Roads

These were used for relaxing and socializing. Heated by an underground furnace

Roman Baths

These were prisoners of war, slaves, and criminals who were taught to fight till the death

Gladiators

Series of special channels used to bring fresh water into the cities

Aqueducts

New building material developed by Romans

concrete

Supreme God

Jupiter

Queen of the gods

Juno

What other civilization had a large impact on Roman Religious beliefs

Greeks

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