Thursday, January 8, 2015

Roman Daily Life Project

Your task is to gather as much data as you can about Ancient Roman society and the various daily activities of the Romans.  You will gather and compile all your research on the provided research chart.


You will use the following research links and books provided to complete your research chart.

Aspects of Roman Life to research:

Roman Social Structure:
research the various social classes in Rome

Roman Life:

Games: gladiators and chariot races
holidays
entertainment

Baths and bath rituals

Family life

Weddings, marriages & divorces

Housing and food and mealtime customs for various classes

Education, funerals and theatre



The Roman Empire - Social Order

The Roman Empire - PBS


Ancient Rome - Daily Life

Romans - Family and Children

What did you find most interesting in your research about Rome?

How did you feel about the particular social class you represented and the way they were treated by other members of Roman society?

What do you think you would have liked about living in ancient Rome? Disliked?

What is your view of the ancient Romans as a people? How would you describe them and their society? Why?