1. Ancient Rome. Dossier 2. cont’d.

2. Roman Culture. Each province was led by a governor which was appointed by Rome. ●Romans were influence by the countries they conquered. ●conquered countries were influenced by the Romans also.

3. Language. -Latin became the international common language. - trade - trials - laws - official acts

4. Religion. -polytheist (more than 1 god) -made sacrifices to gain favour of the gods -would integrate foreign gods into their religion. - Athena - Mithras - Isis

5. Pantheon ●Temple built for the 12 planetary gods ●Built by the Emperor Hadrian (118-126 AD) ●Opens up onto a rotunda and lighted by an Oculus in the centre of the dome ●Still used today as a Church.

6. ●Poor peasants were still Romans and could vote so the Emperor needed them on his side. To be popular he provided food and entertainment. (bread and circuses)

7. Roman Bathhouses. (Thermae) -public baths supplied by the aqueducts. -popular form of entertainment -featured libraries, gyms, gardens, and shops -were decorated with mosaics.

8. Baths of Caracalla. ●could hold 1,600 bathers ●25 ha

9. Roman Coliseum. ●Amphitheatre ●holds 50 000 people ●completed in 80 AD ●gladiators and animal fights as well as executions took place here. ●50 M’s high facade.

10. Naumachia ●Ancient Romans would recreate historical and current Naval battles in specially designed stadiums and in waterproofed amphitheatres.

11. Naumachia