Ancient Rome Section 3 Roman Culture and Society

Background After conquering Greece, the Romans adopted many aspects of Greek culture and society

Art and Architecture Greek statues became popular and appeared in many public buildings Roman sculptures produced more realistic works including unattractive physical details Created new styles – arch and dome First to use concrete for buildings Great builders of roads, bridges, and aqueducts

Literature Prominent poets and writers – Virgil and Horace Livy, the historian, wrote books on Roman history

Roman Numeral The Romans created their own system of numbers that lasted for over 200 years and is still used world wide today.

I=1XI=11 II=2XII=12 III=3XIII=13 IV=4XIV=14 V=5XV=15 VI=6L=50 VII=7C=100 VIII=8D=500 IX=9M=1000 X=10

Life in Ancient Rome Family was important Valued discipline, strength, loyalty Upper class boys and girls taught to read Paterfamilias – oldest man or “father of the family” ruled the household

Boys Learned reading, writing, moral principles, family values, laws, and physical training

Girls Had to have male guardians Father arranged marriages, usually at the age between Were tutored at home

Changes for Women Right to own, inherit, and sell property Could attend races, the theater, and amphitheater Could not participate in politics, but could influence politics through their husbands

Slaves Greek slaves were highly valued. Used as tutors, musicians, doctors, artists, shop assistants, and craftspeople Other nationalities slaves used as cooks, valets, waiters, cleaners, gardeners, farm laborers Slaves lived in pitiful conditions, some worked to death Healthy strong slaves forced to become gladiators

Activity #4 Look at your previous notes on Roman Numerals On a separate piece of paper, write down these Roman Numerals and the correct answer in our American numbers 1. I+II=6. VI+IV= 2. IV+I=7. V-II= 3. X+X=8. M-D= 4. XV-V=9. VIII+V= 5. M-C=10. XIII-III=

Answers 1. I+II=36. VI+IV=10 2. IV+I=57. V-II=3 3. X+X=208. M-D= XV-V=109. VIII+V=13 5. M-C= XIII-III=10

Activity #5 Get a book Turn to page Read about the Gladiators in Roman Society Make a flyer from this information and any other information you have gathered from previous movies and videos about Gladiators and their life Must be in color