1. Geography Politics Social Order
ROME
Geography
Politics
Social Order

2. The Vast Empire
Empire included most of what would now be considered Western Europe.
The main countries conquered were England/Wales, Spain, France, Greece, the Middle East, and the North African coastal region.
one in every four people on earth lived and died under Roman law.

4. Social Order in Rome
The social structure of ancient Rome was based on:
Heredity
property
wealth
citizenship
freedom
It was also based around men: women were defined by the social status of their fathers or husbands.

7. Moving Up the Ladder
The boundaries between the different classes were strict and legally enforced
BUT social advancement was always possible for those with wealth and property

8. Power is a Social Construction
Emperors sat at the top of Rome's social order
Men held all of the power
controlled property
he decided the fate of his children
Money granted you influence in politics

9. Crowning the Emperor Chosen by hereditary rule.
not chosen on the basis of their ability
Chosen because they were born in the right family
Always men
Often inherited the throne after an assassination
At the end of the period did Rome select somebody based on their ability

10. Hereditary Rule Exists Today

11. Life of an Emperor A Job for life
no elections or term limits, no early retirement or pension plans.
Only death ended the rein of an emperor
No always a dream job
At times forced to marry due to politics not love
Constant threat of assassination
Family is a targets of your enemies

12. The Fine Line Between Rich and Poor
THE RICH
lived in beautiful houses outside Rome, away from the noise and the smell.
extravagant lifestyle with luxurious furnishings, surrounded by servants and slaves to cater to their every desire.
exclusive dinner parties and enjoy the exotic dishes

13. The Fine Line Between Rich and Poor
THE POOR
lived in shabby houses that could collapse or burn at any moment.
they might abandon newborn babies to the streets, hoping that someone else would take them in as a servant or slave
Had the power of a mob due to large numbers

14. Overlapping Lives dinner was the main meal of the day.
Men had all power
Romans of all classes visited baths after work each day to exercise, wash and chat.

15. Happily Ever After?
Marriage in Roman times was often not at all romantic. Rather, it was an agreement between families.
Men would usually marry in their mid-twenties, while women married while they were still in their early teens

16. Wedding Ceremony
bride and groom were committed to marry each other at the betrothal, a formal ceremony between the two families.
Gifts would be exchanged and the dowry agreed.
A written agreement would be signed and the deal sealed with a kiss.

17. Till Death Do We Part?
Roman divorce was as simple as marriage. All that the law required was that they declare their wish to divorce before seven witnesses.
divorce was common, particularly in the upper classes.
When she divorced, a wife could expect to receive her dowry back in full and would then return to the protection of her father. If she had been independent before her wedding, she would regain her independence upon divorce.

18. Roman Army
The Roman Army was one of the most successful in the history of the world
soldiers were rightly feared for their training, discipline and stamina
while soldiers were loyal to their emperor, they were more loyal to their commanders
could be a threat to an emperor