Lesson 11 Daily Life in Rome

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The large arena in Rome where gladiator contests and other games and sporting events were held was called

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The Colosseum

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The center of most of the important public activities of the city Rome and its empire was called

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The Forum

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Most Romans in the Empire lived in

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The countryside

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To stop the poor from rioting, Roman Emperors gave away food and presented them with free entertainment which were: Puppet Shows, Gladiator Fights, Dramatic Plays, Trivia Competitions

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Gladiator Fights

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Even though most Romans followed the rule of law, the ultimate source of law was the

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Emperor

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People accused of a crime were

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Given a jury trial

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Most Romans practiced a religion where they worshiped

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Many gods

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Roman families were paterfamilias, which meant the household was run by the

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Father of the family

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While many wealthy Romans ate large feasts at dinnertime, poor Romans ate at fast food establishments called

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Thermopolia

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If a wealthy Roman family did not approve of their baby because it was not strong or healthy enough, it would be

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Left outside to die or become a slave