Rome

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Rome

• 1000 years of glory

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Geography

• Rome is in present day Italy
• Located near the Tiber River
• Countryside is green and hilly

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Religion

• Polytheistic society-a belief in many gods
• Adopted their religion from the ancient Greeks
• Grand temples were built to honor their gods

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Daily Living

• Men were the most distinguished in Roman society
• They worked, prayed, and enjoyed the public baths
• Women wore makeup and fixed their hair
• They stayed home, completed chores, and watched
  the children

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Government

• Emperors governed over the empire
• Caesar Augustus one important emperor
• 3 branches of government-executive, legislative,
  judicial

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Architecture

• Forum-large, open space in the center of town
• Temples, theatres, and basilica surrounded the
  forum

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Comprehension Questions

• 1. Name and describe the important emperors of
  Rome.
• 2. How did the architecture of Rome reflect the
  lifestyle of its people?
• 3. How did Romes location affect the way in
  which the people worked and lived?
• 4. Define polytheism. Why was this belief
  important to the Roman people?