11/6/15 I can describe what Romans did for fun. QOD How did a man become the “paterfamilias”? A man became the “paterfamilias” when his father died.

Agenda 1.I can and QOD 2.Notes 35.7, 35.8, 35.9, and Engineering and Empire

35.7 Housing Rich Built of stone Large and airy Atrium with a pool Dining room with beautiful murals Poor Most lived in apartments over where they worked Small, portable grills Cramped, noisy and dirty Built of wood (fire danger)

35.8 Education Poor Sent to work instead of school Learned trades; metalworking and leatherworking Rich Tutored by fathers or slaves until 7, then went to school Walked to school Used a stylus to write Boys Became soldiers, doctors, politicians, lawyers Girls Dentists, tutors, midwives

35.9 Recreation Rich Plays, theaters, music Baths Rich and poor alike Bathe, swim, massage “Bread and Circuses” Food and entertainment to keep the people docile (prevent rebellion) Colosseum Male and female gladiators Entertainment Circus Maximus Racetrack with chariots

35.10 Country Life 90% of Roman Empire lived in the country Wealthy owned villas Summer retreat from Roman heat Provided the food for Rome Slaves did most of the work Treated cruelly Typically very poor “He who does not work shall not eat”