Transcript Chapter 9 Glory of Ancient Rome

Chapter 9 Glory
of Ancient Rome
Lesson 1 Roman Daily Life
A. Men and Women
1. Roman law encourage large families
2. Father had absolute power over the household
3.Amount of freedom a woman enjoyed
depended on her husband’s wealth and status
4. Wealthy women enjoyed independence and
some wives of famous men became famous
themselves
B. Wealthy
1. Had huge villas in the countryside where most
of the empire’s food was grown
2. Held elaborate feasts of exotic dishes
3. Held power in government
4. Enjoyed watching gladiator battles at the
Colosseum
C. Poor
1. Lived in rundown housing with no running water,
toilets, or kitchens
2. Were given free grain by the emperor to prevent
them from rioting
3. Enjoyed watching gladiator battles at the
colosseum
D. Slaves
1. Almost every wealthy family owned slaves
2. Household slaves led good lives
3. Slaves who worked on farms, in mines, and as
gladiators led short and brutal lives
4. Some slaves were able to save money and buy
their freedom