Chap 11 Sect 2.1-2.3

1

Rome was a _______ , or a society in which men have all the power.

1

The _______  was at the core of Roman society.

7

Match the roles.

in charge of the family
cook
clean
vote
fight in wars
perform important ceremonies
look after the children

Men's Roles
Women's Roles

2

This fresco, a style of painting on fresh plaster, shows a Roman woman and man holding writing tools. Based on the details you can see in the fresco, what conclusions can you draw about these people?

1

Some girls from wealthy families learned basic reading, writing, and arithmetic at home. However, they mostly learned household skills to prepare them for married life, which could begin when girls were as young as _______ .

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Question 6 | 01:12

Question 7 | 02:07

Question 8 | 05:10

Question 9 | 05:16

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Question 6

01:12

Question 7

02:07

Question 8

05:10

Question 9

05:16

2

Order the class divisions from poorest to richest.

slaves
plebeians
aristocracy

6

Rich vs Poor

took part in politics
lived in luxurious country estates
used cheap pottery bowls to eat porridge or bread with vegetables
lived and worked on small farms
worked at manual labor for very low wages
lived in overcrowded buildings
enjoyed lavish banquets with dozens of courses, including exotic foods

Rich
Poor

1

A slave named _______  led a rebellion in 73 B.C. For about two years, his slave army fought the Roman soldiers and controlled large areas of the countryside. When he was finally defeated, 6,000 of his followers were executed as a warning to other slaves.

3

What were some jobs that slaves had.

Watch this video to label the Roman Domus below.

10

Draggable item		Corresponding Item
vestibulum (entrance hall)		1
taberna (walls facing the streets)		2
atrium (central hall with altar)		3

1

Roman religion was based on a _______ , or group of many gods, most adopted from the ancient Greeks.

10

Match the gods and their titles.

Draggable item		Corresponding Item
Saturn		king of the gods
Ceres		god of agriculture
Neptune		messenger of the gods
Diana		god of poetry and music
Mercury		god of war
Mars		god of seas and earthquakes
Venus		goddess of the harvest
Jupiter		goddess of women; wife of Jupiter
Juno		goddess of the moon and hunt
Apollo		goddess of love and beauty

1

Nearly every home had a _______  where the paterfamilias would make daily offerings to the gods that protected his family and his house.

6

Categorize the following qualities to show the differences between Greek and Roman values.

discipline
elegance
grace
loyalty
beauty
strength

Greek
Roman

1

Having _______  means being solemn and serious. Romans respected people who acted with great consideration, determination, and energy.  These qualities became known as "The Roman Way."

2

A statue of Neptune, god of the sea, stands above the flowing water of Rome’s Trevi Fountain. What details in the statue convey the qualities that the ancient Romans admired?

Chap 11 Sect 2.1-2.3

Match the roles.

This fresco, a style of painting on fresh plaster, shows a Roman woman and man holding writing tools. Based on the details you can see in the fresco, what conclusions can you draw about these people?

Order the class divisions from poorest to richest.

Rich vs Poor

What were some jobs that slaves had.

Match the gods and their titles.

Categorize the following qualities to show the differences between Greek and Roman values.

A statue of Neptune, god of the sea, stands above the flowing water of Rome’s Trevi Fountain. What details in the statue convey the qualities that the ancient Romans admired?

Match the roles.

This fresco, a style of painting on fresh plaster, shows a Roman woman and man holding writing tools. Based on the details you can see in the fresco, what conclusions can you draw about these people?

At what age did a Roman boy become an adult?

A father taught his son how to...

During the 8th hour, what did the men and boys do? (put in chronological order)

What did the men do during the 9th hour?

Order the class divisions from poorest to richest.

Rich vs Poor

What were some jobs that slaves had.

Match the gods and their titles.

Categorize the following qualities to show the differences between Greek and Roman values.

A statue of Neptune, god of the sea, stands above the flowing water of Rome’s Trevi Fountain. What details in the statue convey the qualities that the ancient Romans admired?

At what age did a Roman boy become an adult?

A father taught his son how to...

During the 8th hour, what did the men and boys do? (put in chronological order)

What did the men do during the 9th hour?