1. Flashback Why were the Julio-Claudians so violent to their own family members? Why was Domitian such an ineffective leader? Why were the “Five Good Emperors” considered “good” compared to other emperors? Augustus became emperor even though the people still wanted a republic. How did he get them to trust him? What was the Pax Romana, and why was it significant? Why were the Julio-Claudians so violent to their own family members? Why was Domitian such an ineffective leader? Why were the “Five Good Emperors” considered “good” compared to other emperors? Augustus became emperor even though the people still wanted a republic. How did he get them to trust him? What was the Pax Romana, and why was it significant?

2. Review Augustus Julius Caesar’s murder led to civil wars Member of Second Triumvirate (defeated Lepidus & Antony) Told the Senate that he was restoring their authority; he had complete control though

3. Review Augustus Augustus means “honored” “I found Rome a city of brick, and left it a city of marble.” Encouraged building projects, as well as art & education

4. Rome expanded greatly under Augustus’s rule Rome needed a strong economy--how do you think they did this? Expanded trade by building canals, harbors, and roads! Established a single currency

5. Review Pax Romana: Mediterranean world was mostly at peace for 200 years

6. Daily Life in Ancient Rome Religion Worshipped many gods Foreigners brought new forms of worship--welcomed as long as they didn’t encourage disloyalty to the emperors

7. Daily Life in Ancient Rome Family Life paterfamilia: father had complete control of the family Boys became men at 14-16 Children were severely punished if they disobeyed

8. Daily Life in Ancient Rome Food and Drink Could get food from “fast-food” places Wealthy Romans had elaborate dinners Salted jellyfish, roasted parrots, mice cooked in honey, & snails

9. Daily Life in Ancient Rome Housing Poor lived in tall apartment buildings in town Wealthy had large, luxurious houses

10. Daily Life in Ancient Rome Education Very similar to school today Boys became doctors, soldiers, politicians, or lawyers Girls became dentists, real estate agents, or tutors

11. Daily Life in Ancient Rome Recreation bread and circuses: food and entertainment Why would the rich give break and circuses to the poor?