C6.3 – Roman Society and Culture. Objectives What social and cultural factors influenced life in imperial Rome? What achievements shaped Rome’s cultural.

Slides:



Advertisements
Similar presentations
The Roman Way of Life Lesson 1 of Chapter 12
Advertisements

Chapter 5 Section 3: Culture and Society in the Roman World
The Daily Life and contributions of the Ancient Romans
Homework R-5 due Tuesday. Aim #8: What made the Pax Romana Rome’s golden age? January 16, 2015.
V-SHARE ROMAN CONTRIBUTIONS NOTES. V-SHARE ROMAN CONTRIBUTIONS NOTES.
Rome and Early Christianity Section 3 Preview Main Idea / Reading Focus Life in Imperial Rome Quick Facts: Roman Society Rome’s Cultural Legacy Roman Society.
Founding Myth – Romulus and Remus  What is the story of Romulus and Remus?  Why might have used this story as a founding myth?
Rome Achievements.
Chapter 9: Roman Civilization Mr. Flynn. Section 1: Life in Ancient Rome Roman Culture The Romans admired and studied Greek statues, building, and ideas.
Roman Empire Conquered provinces had a Roman governor and soldiers
Life in Ancient Rome.  They admired and studied Greek buildings, statues, and ideas. Though they copied some things, they changed them to suit their.
The Legacy of Rome in the Modern World
Take out a writing utensil. Take out something to write on.
Life in Imperial Rome Life for the Rich Pax Romana provided prosperity for many Rich citizens had both city, country homes Homes had conveniences like.
Objectives Summarize the works of Roman literary figures, historians, and philosophers. Describe the art and architecture developed by the Romans. Understand.
The Roman Way of Life Chapter 12.1
XII. Greek Influence on Rome Greek art, architecture, and ideas about government were topics of interest for Roman leaders and people The major difference.
Roman Culture & Society SS.A.2.4.5; SS.A.1.4.1; SS.B
ROMAN CULTURE AND SOCIETY Big Idea: Greek and Roman culture spread throughout the empire.
Roman Society and Culture. Villa- Rich citizens’ houses  Running Water Baths Poor Lived in Apartments --Fire caused constant threat --To keep poor from.
Journey Across Time Chapter 9 Section 1
Chapter 9 Roman Civilization.
Roman Daily Life. Roman Citizens Only men were citizens At first, only people living in Rome could be citizens As the empire grew, people outside Rome.
I. Life in Ancient Rome -Romans admired Greeks & borrowed from them A) Roman Art & Architecture= -Roman statues were more realistic -Romans 1 st to use.
The Pax Romana (27 B.C.E.-180 C.E.) was a time of continuing unity, peace and stability in the Empire. The government was a strong unifying force that.
Chapter 35 Daily Life in the Roman Empire
Ancient Rome Notes Pax Romana. A period of peace and prosperity known as “Roman peace”, lasted from 27 B.C.E. to 180 C.E. (207 years)
Roman Society.
Roman Art 700BCE-395CE Example of Aqueduct She-Wolf.
Rome’s Growing Empire CH11, SEC1, PART3. The Roman Empire grew to control the entire Mediterranean world. Rome had many reasons for expansion. – It wanted.
Roman Society, Culture, and Religion
Achievements of the Roman Empire. Roman Architecture Many different buildings showing the abilities of the Romans and their advanced construction – The.
E. Napp Rome’s Contributions to Civilization In this lesson, students will be able to identify characteristics of Rome’s legacy to World History. Students.
THE RISE & FALL OF THE ROMAN EMPIRE. THE EMPIRE BEGINS A.IN 27 BC THE GRANDNEPHEW OF JULIUS CAESAR NAMED OCTAVIAN WON ROME’S CIVIL WAR AND BECAME ROME’S.
Roman Culture Chapter 9 Section 1. Roman Art The Romans borrowed many ideas from the Greeks. The Romans borrowed many ideas from the Greeks. They used.
Jeopardy Fall of Rome Q $100 Q $200 Q $300 Q $400 Q $500 Q $100 Q $200 Q $300 Q $400 Q $500 Final Jeopardy Achievements ChristianityVocabulary Potpourri.
Life in Ancient Rome Chapter 10-1.
What was the Pax Romana? And when did it occur?
Rome Part II Chapter 7 Sections 4-6. Building the Empire 2 strengths lead to growth: – Government Emperor made all decisions Provincial governors = very.
6th Grade UBD - Unit 6 - Roman Culture Life and Legacy.
Chapter 9 Roman Civilization Section 1 Life in Ancient Rome.
Roman Civilization & Culture Chapter 11 Section1.
Roman Achievements. Greco-Roman Civilization Greek Influence Greek Influence Blended Greek, Roman, and Hellenistic Cultures Blended Greek, Roman, and.
Greco-Roman Culture Mercury putting on his sandals.
 Romans borrowed cultural elements from Greek and Hellenistic cultures  Under Roman Empire hundreds of territories unified into a single state  Every.
ROMAN SOCIETY AND CULTURE 6.3 Notes. 6.3 Life in Imperial Rome What was life really like in the Roman Empire?
Day 24: Romans Society and Culture Unit 3. Life in Imperial Rome Rich citizens live in villas (country homes) Running water, baths Public officials not.
1 Contributions of Ancient Rome (6j) Conquests and trade spread Roman cultural and technological achievements throughout the Empire Rome’s cultural achievements.
Achievements of the Roman Empire
Roman Society and Culture
Roman Culture Life in Ancient Rome
THE PAX ROMANA: ROMAN PEACE
Roman Ruins.
What Was Pax Romana? This period (Latin for “Roman Peace”) started with Augustus Caesar, the Roman Empire enjoyed 200 years of peace and prosperity. The.
Roman Culture and Achievements
Achievements of the Roman Empire
Art and Architecture.
CONTRIBUTIONS FROM ROME IN ART/ARCHITECTURE.
Roman Society & Culture
Roman Contributions.
Life in the Pax Romana and the Cultural Achievements of the Roman Empire Credit to Dr. Myracle.
Culture of Greece and Rome
Rome's Legacy Section 3, Chapter 12.
The Legacy of the Roman Empire
Roman Society and Culture
Roman Empire Conquered provinces had a Roman governor and soldiers
Achievements of the Roman Empire
Roman Achievements P Science • Produced a calendar
Life in Ancient Rome 9.1.
Presentation transcript:

C6.3 – Roman Society and Culture

Objectives What social and cultural factors influenced life in imperial Rome? What achievements shaped Rome’s cultural legacy to the modern world? Main Idea The Romans developed a complex society and pioneered cultural advances that, even today, affect life all over the world C6.3 – Roman Society and Culture

I. Life in Imperial Rome

A. Life for the Rich and Poor Pax Romana meant prosperity: wealthy owned city homes and villas, most were involved in politics

A. Life for the Rich and Poor Roman poor lived in crowded multi-storied apartment buildings; fire a constant threat

A. Life for the Rich and Poor Free food and public entertainment kept poor from rebelling “panem et circenses” Bread and Circuses

B. Public Entertainment Variety of entertainment: chariot races held in Circus Maximus, theater, acrobats, etc.

B. Public Entertainment Bloody spectacles in amphitheaters: wild animals and gladiator contests in Colosseum

B. Public Entertainment Public baths used for hygiene, relaxing, and socializing Roman bath, Bath England

C. Family, Education, and Religion Oldest male was head of family - the paterfamilias; simplicity, religious devotion, and obedience emphasized

C. Family, Education, and Religion Women had few rights. Adoption an important way to carry on family name

C. Family, Education, and Religion Education highly valued – taught by tutors or sent to exclusive schools

C. Family, Education, and Religion Romans adopted religion from Greeks, Egyptians, others; families worshipped penates Shrine to the Penates, patron deities of the household The Pantheon

C. Family, Education, and Religion Believed gods sent signs/warnings; nothing important undertaken without consulting augurs Roman augur foretells the future by observing the behavior of hens

II. Rome’s Cultural Legacy

A. Science and Engineering More interested in collecting/organizing information than original scientific research

A. Science and Engineering  Galen summarized all medical knowledge Galen, Physician Born: 130 AD, Turkey Died: 200 AD, Rome, Italy Full name: Aelius or Claudius Galenus, better known as Galen of Pergamon Prominent Greek physician, surgeon and philosopher

A. Science and Engineering  Ptolemy synthesized astronomical knowledge into single theory Claudius Ptolemy Born: c. AD 90 in Egypt, Roman Empire Died: c. AD 168 (aged 77–78) in Alexandria, Egypt Occupation: Mathematician, Geographer, Astronomer, Astrologer

A. Science and Engineering  Pliny the Elder wrote about Mount Vesuvius Mount Vesuvius, AD 79

Pyroclastic flow boiled the brains and vaporized the flesh of Herculaneum's inhabitants Pompeii's victims were preserved by the falling volcanic ash

A. Science and Engineering Applied knowledge to city planning, building water/sewage systems, roads, aqueducts, etc.; invented concrete Roman sewerRoman aqueduct

B. Architecture, Language, Law Important advances – the round arch and the vault allowed construction of larger buildings Interior of the Pantheon

B. Architecture, Language, Law Romance languages developed from Latin

B. Architecture, Language, Law Roman civil law was based on a written code of law Corpus Iuris Civilis the body of civil law c1647. The system of Roman juris purdence compiled and codified under the direction of the emperor Justinian in AD