Write down one thing you know about ancient Rome. Write down one thing you want to know.
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Daily life in Rome wM0I
Clothing The Tunic The Toga
The Roman House
People’s roles lbg
Reading Be prepared to answer questions
Social Structure in Rome
Slaves in Rome Slaves are born Slaves are captured and sold through war and Piracy A slave may be freed or buy freedom “I have run away. Capture me. When you have returned me to my master, Zoninus, you will receive a reward.”
Freed People Free from slavery, purchased or manumitted (released) Free to move up but most very poor Next generation could become citizens
Citizens Free born citizens Could contract a legal marriage Could beget legal children – SAGE time Got to wear a toga
Equestrians Based on economic status Needed to prove a stable minimum wealth Narrow striped tunic Merchants, traders, slave owners, gladiators
Senatorial Senators and family Mostly nobility (Family related to a consul)
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Write a story… You just woke up in the morning… – What class are you? – What do you put on? – What do you eat? – What does your house look like? – What are you going to do today?
Bread and Circuses Gladiators: Blood for Votes
Honor Munus- a display for a funeral Nourish the honored dead with blood An alternative to sacrifice
Gladiators Slaves, Criminals, and Prisoners of War Free men could take the oath – Lost their fortune – Retain honor – Treated as an athlete today – Ultimate social disgrace Caligula and Commodus
Types of gladiators Many types with different strengths and weaknesses Represented conquered peoples in armor and weapons
The fight Sin Missione- Without release (to the death). – Rare because gladiators were expensive Usually, the loser begged mercy
Ask the Audience Thumbs up or thumbs down – What do you think? A win equals money and fame
The Colleseum Amphatheatre 40,000-60,000
Political Republic to win votes During empire: – Gave commons a forum to speak. – Showed emperor as a moan of the people.
Roman Culture What do Gladiatorial games tell us about Rome? – Violent – Bloodlust – Warrior culture – Reinforces military success
Venatio Represented hunts Untrained gladiators Animals sometimes won Sometimes animal performances Exotic and fierce – Some hunted to extinction