1. Housing Wealthy Romans lived in grand houses, built of stone and marble. Inside the front door was a hall called an atrium where the family received guests. An indoor pool helped to keep the atrium cool. An opening in the roof let in plenty of light. Beyond the atrium, there were many rooms for the family and guests. The fanciest room was the dining room. Its walls were covered in pictures, both painted murals and mosaics made of tiles. . Some dining rooms had beautiful fountains in the center to provide guests with cool water. The Poor had apartments that were cramped, noisy, and dirty. Many of the buildings were made of wood, and the cooking grills caught fire easily.
2. Food and Drink Only the rich had kitchens at home, and the poor had little grills that they cooked on, and usually depended on thermopolia, which was fast food, because it was hot, and ready to go. For breakfast, they usually had a bowl of beans or porridge. For lunch, they had a small bit of cheese and bread, and maybe some olives or celery. For dinner, they had chunks of fish along with some asparagus and a fig for dessert.
3. Religion Religion in rome was the most important thing. Romans wanted to please their gods because they believed that the gods controlled their daily lives. At Rome’s many temples and shrines, people made offerings and promises to the gods. They often left gifts of food, such as honey cakes and fruit. They also sacrificed animals, including bulls, sheep, and oxen. When someone was sick or hurt, they would leave a small offering in a temple that was shaped like the part of the body that was hurt. There were festivals and holidays that were held throughout the year to honer the roman gods.
4. Law and order The laws in Rome were strict, but people still disobeyed them frequently. Some of the ones that were the most frequently disobeyed were: stealing, assault, and murder.
5. Daily life in ancient rome almost one million people lived in rome in the 1st century C.E. The poorer people usually lived in neighborhoods that had lots of deseise and crime. The wealthy usually lived in stately palaces.
6. Introduction Around 100 C.E. For thousands of miles, road markers showed the distance to Rome. But more than roads connected the empire’s 50 million people.
7. The senators usually wore special rings, pins, or togas (robes) trimmed with a wide purple stripe. Important senators had their own bodyguards.
8. Country Life- Rich Romans usually had large homes in the country called Villas which they went to in the summer, and when they went there, they checked to see if their farms were being managed properly.
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9. Recreation Both rich and poor relaxed in Rome’s public baths. There they could bathe, swim, exercise, and enjoy a steam bath or a massage. The baths also had gardens, libraries, shops, and art galleries. The emperor always made sure to give the poor food and entertainment. The Romans sometimes watched gladiators fight in the Colosseum.
10. Education All of the poor people in Rome didn't go to school. Instead, they went to work. In wealthy families, they were tutored by their dads, or slaves, and when they were six, they boys went to school. They learned Latin, Greek, math, science, literature, music, and public speaking. They typically became soldiers, doctors, politicians, or lawyers. Girls might become dentists, real estate agents, or tutors. Some female slaves or freed women could become midwives (nurses who helped with childbirth).
11. Family life Family life in rome was ruled by the paterfamilias. Roman men were expected to provide for their family.In poor families, men and women needed to work so that they could make money to feed their families, and take care of them . Roman bebies were usually born at home, and if they were not strong and healthy, they would leave them outside to die. They were named at a ceremony when they turned nine years old. Weddings were held at temples. The bride wore a white toga with a long veil, and the groom wore a white toga with leather shoes.
