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
Study your trade extended response answer from Thursday