Transcript How can we describe the culture of ancient Rome?

Thursday 17 December
How can we describe the culture
of ancient Rome?
How can we describe the culture of ancient
Rome? Warm up: copy the following notes
Trade
was very successful in
the empire (trade prospered!!)
-- largely because of the huge
network of roads the Romans
built. In addition, the
government charged zero taxes
on trade within the empire in
order to keep a steady supply
of diverse goods flowing.
How can we describe the culture of ancient
Rome?
 You
will be divided into 3 groups.
 Each group will have a research focus
(religion, social norms, or innovations)
of Roman during the time period 500100 BC.
 Each group will need to answer the
prompts for their assigned topic.
 The topics and prompts will be handed
out to you now. You will have 25
minutes to answer the prompts.
How can we describe the culture of ancient Rome?
 Religion:
1. What type of religion did the
Romans follow? 2. What were some of the
traditions or ways to worship in their
religion? Where did they practice their
religion?
 Social
Norms: 1. Describe a common Roman
city. 2. Describe some daily activities of a
Roman. 3. Describe some buildings or
places that Romans may visit.
 Innovations:
1. Describe an architectural
innovation. 2. Describe innovations related
to entertainment. 3. Describe innovations
that were used daily by citizens.
How can we describe the culture of ancient
Rome?
Now,
trim and glue the teacher
notes onto page 17.
As groups present their
findings, we will read over that
section of the notes, then you
will add any new information to
that section of the notes.
How can we describe the culture of
ancient Rome? Your turn!
“Scene
of Roman Culture”
On page 16 students will create a
scene that includes at minimum
one aspect of each letter in PERSI
as noted on the teacher directed
page.
 The scene must be neat and
colored appropriately.
How can we describe the culture of
ancient Rome?
Homework:
Complete
your Scene of Culture