Post on 28-Dec-2015
FlashbackFlashbackWhy were the Julio-Claudians so violent to their own
family members?
Why was Domitian such an ineffective leader?
Why were the “Five Good Emperors” considered “good” compared to other emperors?
Augustus became emperor even though the people still wanted a republic. How did he get them to trust him?
What was the Pax Romana, and why was it significant?
Why were the Julio-Claudians so violent to their own family members?
Why was Domitian such an ineffective leader?
Why were the “Five Good Emperors” considered “good” compared to other emperors?
Augustus became emperor even though the people still wanted a republic. How did he get them to trust him?
What was the Pax Romana, and why was it significant?
ReviewAugustus
Julius Caesar’s murder led to civil wars
Member of Second Triumvirate (defeated Lepidus & Antony)
Told the Senate that he was restoring their authority; he had complete control though
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Augustus
Augustus means “honored”
“I found Rome a city of brick, and left it a city of marble.”
Encouraged building projects, as well as art & education
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Rome expanded greatly under Augustus’s rule
Rome needed a strong economy--how do you think they did this?
Expanded trade by building canals, harbors, and roads!
Established a single currency
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Pax Romana: Mediterranean world was mostly at peace for 200 years
Daily Life in Ancient Rome
Religion
Worshipped many gods
Foreigners brought new forms of worship--welcomed as long as they didn’t encourage disloyalty to the emperors
Daily Life in Ancient Rome
Family Life
paterfamilia: father had complete control of the family
Boys became men at 14-16
Children were severely punished if they disobeyed
Daily Life in Ancient Rome
Food and Drink
Could get food from “fast-food” places
Wealthy Romans had elaborate dinners
Salted jellyfish, roasted parrots, mice cooked in honey, & snails
Daily Life in Ancient Rome
Housing
Poor lived in tall apartment buildings in town
Wealthy had large, luxurious houses
Daily Life in Ancient Rome
Education
Very similar to school today
Boys became doctors, soldiers, politicians, or lawyers
Girls became dentists, real estate agents, or tutors
Daily Life in Ancient Rome
Recreation
bread and circuses: food and entertainment
Why would the rich give break and circuses to the poor?