Roman Empire II Please take out a piece of notebook paper.

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The Roman Empire

Family Most powerful person in the family was the father Most powerful person in the family was the father The father could discipline anyway he wanted to (even death!!) The father could discipline anyway he wanted to (even death!!) Arranged marriage Arranged marriage Wife under husband’s control, but slowly gained power Wife under husband’s control, but slowly gained power Wives were powerful behind the scenes Wives were powerful behind the scenes

Food Romans did not sit in chairs, but reclined on couches while eating Romans did not sit in chairs, but reclined on couches while eating Main food was porridge Main food was porridge Meals often took several hours to eat Meals often took several hours to eat

Clothing Everyone wore tunics Everyone wore tunics - Men short - Women long Men often wore togas Men often wore togas

Slaves Many jobs in Roman society: Many jobs in Roman society: - Miner, teacher, or anything horrible Captured at war Captured at war Some were kind to slaves Some were kind to slaves Some kept slaves in chains Some kept slaves in chains Forced to be Gladiators!!!!!!!!! Forced to be Gladiators!!!!!!!!!

The Coliseum

Roman Baths Relieved daily stresses Relieved daily stresses Magnificent Magnificent Surrounded by libraries, restaurants, and shops Surrounded by libraries, restaurants, and shops