8.4 Society of the Roman Republic

Match

Match the riddle with the vocabulary word.

• Not just dad, but really The Man,​

  I ruled the household—women, kids, and even Stan.​

  In Roman homes, my word stood fast—​

  The family leader, first to last.

• Not a temple, not a home,​

  But the center of ancient Rome.​

  Politics, markets, and meeting galore-- ​

  Rome's beating heart and the city's core

• No loud laughter or silly play,​

  Romans wore me in public each day.​

  I show respect and a serious face—​

  Roman leaders needed this trait.

Paterfamilias

Forum

Gravitas

• Paterfamilias

• Forum

• Gravitas

Open Ended

Was ancient Rome more or less fair than other ancient societies?

Multiple Choice

What was the Roman Forum most like?

• The Pyramids at Giza in ancient Egypt

• The agoras found in ancient Greek city-states

• The stelae built by Ashoka in ancient India to display the law

Open Ended

What is one thing you learned about ancient Rome today?