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Roman Culture and Society

Roman Culture and Society. World History I. Roman Architecture. Roman architecture was heavily influenced by the Greeks. The Romans used arches & domes in their architecture. The use of concrete by Romans allowed them to construct huge buildings.

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Roman Culture and Society

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  1. Roman Culture and Society World History I

  2. Roman Architecture • Roman architecture was heavily influenced by the Greeks. • The Romans used arches & domes in their architecture. • The use of concrete by Romans allowed them to construct huge buildings. • The Romans also constructed a vast network of roads to connect parts of the empire. • Aqueducts kept the population supplied with water.

  3. Roman Family Structure • Men dominated society in early Rome. • Men were the head of the family and the leader of the household. • By the late second century, women gained more rights and responsibilities in Rome. • Upper class women could own and inherit property. • Women could not vote in Rome, but some were active in politics through their husbands.

  4. Slavery in Rome • Romans relied heavily on slaves. • Foreign people who were captured were sent to Rome to become slaves. • Slaves were used as cooks, household workers, teachers, and gardeners. • Slaves also built roads and public buildings. • Some slaves revolted against their masters. • The most famous slave revolt was led by Spartacus, who led a group of 70,000 slaves and defeated 7 Roman armies before being defeated and put to death.

  5. Life in Rome • Rome was the greatest of all ancient cities. • The city of Rome was overcrowded, noisy and dirty. • Large apartment buildings housed many poor Romans. • Fire was a constant threat to Romans, as they started easily and were difficult to put out. • Many Romans relied on public programs. • Poor citizens relied on the government for food. • Entertainment was also provided for the citizens of Rome. • Temples, baths, and theaters were all created for the benefit of Romans.

  6. Sports and Contests in Rome • Gladiatorial shows were important to the Romans. • Shows were held in amphitheaters, including the Colosseum. • Shows were free to Romans and lasted all day. • Most gladiators were slaves and criminals. • They would fight each other, or in some cases wild animals. • Gladiatorial shows were used to entertain the public and keep their minds off of political unrest.

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