Our Roots in Ancient Civilisation 2 Ancient Rome

Our Roots in Ancient Civilisation 2: Ancient Rome 8 Ancient Rome WHAT YOU WILL LEARN At the end of this chapter you should understand. . . • How people lived and worked in Ancient Rome. • What leisure and entertainment they had. • What Roman art and architecture was like. • How Romans buried their dead. Chapter 8 | Ancient Rome

How do we know about Ancient Rome? Documentary evidence • Roman writers Archaeological evidence • Artefacts • Buildings • Ruins Chapter 8 | Ancient Rome

The Story of Rome The Roman Empire in 44 BC Hibernia Hadrian’s Wall BRITTANIA Londinium Rhine River Lutetia (Paris) Danube River Caspian Sea Alps Pyrenees Milan Black Sea Rome Mt Vesuvius Naples Pompeii Mediterranean Sea Caucasus Byzantium Carthage Atlas Mountains AFRICA Jerusalem Alexandria Timeline of the Roman Empire 753 BC 509 BC The City of Rome became a was founded republic Chapter 8 | Ancient Rome 44 BC Julius Caesar assassinated 27 BC AD 44 AD 122 AD 476 Augustus became the first Roman Emperor The Romans invaded Britain Hadrian’s Wall built The end of the Western Roman Empire

Roman towns 4 2 5 1 7 3 6 What are the main features of a Roman town? Chapter 8 | Ancient Rome

Houses Peristylium (or garden) Atrium Dining room Bedrooms Walls around the house Shop What are the main features of a domus? Chapter 8 | Ancient Rome

Houses Who lived in apartment blocks (insulae)? Chapter 8 | Ancient Rome

Family Roman clothes Roman family • Father – in charge • Mother – ran household • Marriages • Clothes • Education Toga Chapter 8 | Ancient Rome Stola Tunic

Food and Drink Poorer families • Bread • Porridge • Evening meals – inns or take-aways • The dole Richer families • Cena Chapter 8 | Ancient Rome

Leisure and Entertainment Gladiators and the Colosseum How were gladiator contests organised? Chapter 8 | Ancient Rome

Leisure and Entertainment Chariot racing How were chariot races organised? Chapter 8 | Ancient Rome

Leisure and Entertainment Theatre Why were plays held in open-air theatres? Chapter 8 | Ancient Rome

Leisure and Entertainment The public baths What role did the public baths play in Roman life? Chapter 8 | Ancient Rome

The Romans at Work Farming • Most important occupation Work in towns • Generals • Senators • Craftsmen • Shopkeepers • Tax collectors Chapter 8 | Ancient Rome

The Roman Army at Work Stores Food grown Hospital for wounded What work did soldiers do? Dormitories for sleeping Chapter 8 | Ancient Rome Stables General in command

Slaves at Work Slaves • Bought and sold at markets • One-third of Italy’s population • Punished • Work on farms and in towns • Government-owned slaves • Spartacus’ rebellion What was life like for the slaves? Chapter 8 | Ancient Rome

Art and Architecture What are the features of Roman architecture? Chapter 8 | Ancient Rome

Sculpture and Painting What is a fresco? Chapter 8 | Ancient Rome

Roman Gods and Goddesses Some Roman Gods and Goddesses Chapter 8 | Ancient Rome Jupiter Father of the Gods Neptune God of the Sea Mars God of War Juno Goddess of Marriage Venus Goddess of Love Diana Goddess of Hunting

Roman Burials What was the difference between Christian and non-Christian burials in Rome? Chapter 8 | Ancient Rome

The Decline of the Roman Empire ATTACKS FROM BARBARIAN TRIBES INCREASED COST OF THE ROMAN ARMY CAUSES OF DECLINE IN THE ROMAN EMPIRE INCREASED TAXES, HIGHER PRICES Chapter 8 | Ancient Rome CIVIL WARS WEAKENED THE EMPIRE

The Decline of the Roman Empire Architecture and sculpture Towns and cities Christianity The Legacy of Rome Calendar Chapter 8 | Ancient Rome Language

FOCUS TASK Draw up a table in a page of your copybook with the heading ‘Ancient Rome’. Fill in the information in short note form opposite each of the categories. ANCIENT ROME Houses Food & Family Tools & Weapons Art & Craft Burial Customs Chapter 8 | Ancient Rome