Title: Lowest Class in Roman Society
1Lowest Class in Roman Society
2Slaves
3Middle Class made of peasants, artisans and
shopkeepers
4Plebians
5Wealthy class. Originally had all the Power
6Patricians
7Time of Peace in Roman Empire
8Pax Romana
9Appointed horse as consulGreat Grandson of
Augustus
10Caligula
11Emperor associated with Pax Romana First Emperor
12Augustus
13Allowed Romans to follow any religion
14Constantine
15Named Dictator for life and murdered by senators
16Caesar
17Created largest Roman Empire
18Trajan
19Built Large wall for defense
20Hadrian
21Blamed for Fire in Rome, Committed Suicide
22Nero
23Large Arena used for gladiator fights, Chariot
races, and re-enactments.
24Colosseum
25An item that is not necessary to survive but is
wanted. Often a sign of wealth
26Luxury item
27An item that is brought into a country from
another area
28Import
29An item/good that a country has a surplus of and
is able to ship out to make a profit
30Export
31Romes leading import
32Grain
33Romes leading export
34Wine and Olive Oil
35Romes economy was dominated by what 2 things
36Agriculture and Trade
37This was an area in the center of most Roman
cities, used as a meeting place
38Forum
39Set up in a grid pattern, used for defense, trade
and everyday life
40Roads
41These were used for relaxing and socializing.
Heated by an underground furnace
42Roman Baths
43These were prisoners of war, slaves, and
criminals who were taught to fight till the death
44Gladiators
45Series of special channels used to bring fresh
water into the cities
46Aqueducts
47New building material developed by Romans
48concrete
49Supreme God
50Jupiter
51Queen of the gods
52Juno
53What other civilization had a large impact on
Roman Religious beliefs
54Greeks
55Study your trade extended response answer from
Thursday