Transcript Roman Empire #1

Roman Empire II
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The Roman Empire
Family
Most powerful person in the family was
the father
 The father could discipline anyway he
wanted to (even death!!)
 Arranged marriage
 Wife under husband’s control, but slowly
gained power
 Wives were powerful behind the scenes
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Food
 Romans
did not sit in chairs, but
reclined on couches while eating
 Main food was porridge
 Meals often took several hours to eat
Clothing
 Everyone
wore
tunics
- Men short
- Women long
 Men often wore
togas
Slaves
 Many
jobs in Roman society:
- Miner, teacher, or anything horrible
 Captured at war
 Some were kind to slaves
 Some kept slaves in chains
 Forced to be Gladiators!!!!!!!!!
The Coliseum
Roman Baths
 Relieved
daily
stresses
 Magnificent
 Surrounded by
libraries,
restaurants, and
shops