ch.3 Ancient Rome

when did Vesuvius erupt?

79 AD

Pliny the younger

described what happened when the volcano erupted

when did Rome form?

753BC

what’s a forum and an amphitheatre

market place, gladiator contest

patritions

wealthy romans

plebians

poor romans

where did partitions live

domus or villas

whats the name of number 6 and 4

6.peristylium 4.atrium

whats the main meal of teh day called?

cena

where did poor romans live?

insulae

what showed that poverty was so great in ancient rome

dole (free grain)

what did women wear

stola and tunic

what did men wear

toga and a tunic

describe Julius Caesar’s life.

born in 100BC, He joined the army and added Belgium and Britain to the roman empire. after he defeated Pompey in a civil war in 49BC he became a dictator. He added 10 days and 1 month to the callender

Religion in ancient rome

pollytheistic religion they cremated the dead. Rome saw christianity as a threat so they were killed. Rome became a christian country by the end of the 4th century.

entertainment in rome

gladiators,amphitheaters,plays,publicbaths

law change in ancient Rome

body of civil law states the accused is innocent until proven guilty.