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Chapter 35.9 Questions HOMEWORK
DO NOW: What does this quote mean? Have out your Chapter 35.8 homework to be checked
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Chapter 35.7 Questions
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Roman Recreation Wealthy Romans had lots of time for fun because slaves and plebeians did most of the work They enjoyed going to plays in public places and musical performances in people’s homes
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Roman Recreation Both the rich and poor got to relax at the Roman baths A Roman could swim, bathe, exercise, have a steam bath or massage There were also gardens, libraries, shops, and art galleries
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Roman Recreation Emperors would give the people of Rome “bread and circuses” Aside from the festivals, patricians and plebeians would attend gladiator matches and chariot races
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Roman Recreation Gladiator matches were held in arenas, such as the Colosseum Both men and women could be gladiators and they were usually slaves or prisoners of war They would fight against wild animals or other gladiators
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Roman Recreation In the arenas, the patricians would sit on plush cushions close to the arena and the plebeians would be on wooden benches far from the arena Men also received better seating than women, regardless of their class
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The Forum
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Forum Rules 1. BE RESPECTFUL 2. NO CALLING OUT – LET THE SPEAKERS SPEAK 3. NO PARTICIPATION FROM THE AUDIENCE 4. MR. COHEN WILL FACT-CHECK IF NEEDED 5. EACH SIDE WILL GET 1 MINUTE TO SPEAK AND A 1 MINUTE REBUTTAL
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Forum Question #2 Was slavery NEEDED for Rome to become one of the greatest civilizations in history?
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Chapter 35.9 Questions
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