Ancient Rome.

Dossier 2. cont’d.

Roman Culture.

Each province was led by a governor which was appointed by Rome.●Romans were influence by the countries they conquered.●conquered countries were influenced by the Romans also.

Language.

- Latin became the international common language.- trade- trials- laws- official acts

Religion.- polytheist (more than 1

god)- made sacrifices to gain

favour of the gods- would integrate foreign

gods into their religion.- Athena- Mithras- Isis

Pantheon● Temple built for the 12

planetary gods● Built by the Emperor

Hadrian (118-126 AD)● Opens up onto a rotunda

and lighted by an Oculus in the centre of the dome

● Still used today as a Church.

● Poor peasants were still Romans and could vote so the Emperor needed them on his side. To be popular he provided food and entertainment. (bread and circuses)

Roman Bathhouses. (Thermae)

- public baths supplied by the aqueducts.- popular form of entertainment- featured libraries, gyms, gardens, and shops- were decorated with mosaics.

Baths of Caracalla.

● could hold 1,600 bathers● 25 ha

Roman Coliseum.

● Amphitheatre● holds 50 000 people● completed in 80 AD● gladiators and animal

fights as well as executions took place here.

● 50 M’s high facade.

Naumachia

● Ancient Romans would recreate historical and current Naval battles in specially designed stadiums and in waterproofed amphitheatres.

Naumachia