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Who could claim Roman citizenship?
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Roman men who registered for the census.
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Why do you think Roman men were required to register their families, slaves, and wealth at census time?
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The Roman government wanted to know how many people lived there and what they owned.
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Describe how rich and poor Romans lived.
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The rich often lived in villas, ate large meals (feasts)- often with entertainmennt (muscians, dancers, poets).
The poor lived in small apartments without running water. Food and drink had to be carrried up the stairs, waste was carried out in buckets. |
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Why did the Roman government feed and entertain its people?
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When wheat harvests were bad or grain shipments were late, the poor often rioted. To prevent the riots, the emperors supplied free grain and entertainment (shows in the Colosseum or circuses).
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What was family life like for the Romans?
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The Romans had a strong sense of family values and valued family life. The paterfamilias was the head of the family. Often 3 generations lived together under same roof.
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Why do you think Romans valued peaceful family life but also enjoyed watching violent combat in Roman arenas?
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The Romans were conquerors.
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What kinds of jobs did slaves perform in ancient Rome?
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1. workeed in homes
2. worked on farms- often chained together 3. worked in copper, tin, and oil mines 4. worked as gladiators 5. worked as rowers on warships |
