roman culture and society chapter 5, section 3 standards 5.9.pi1 - list inventions, innovations, and...

Roman Culture and Society Chapter 5, Section 3

standards 5.9.pi1 - list inventions, innovations, and other technological developments and incorporate the idea of change in the realms of communications, transportation, production, and lifestyle, 5.9.pi1 - list inventions, innovations, and other technological developments and incorporate the idea of change in the realms of communications, transportation, production, and lifestyle, 5.10.pi3 - analyze the evolution of the political, economic, and social status of women 5.10.pi3 - analyze the evolution of the political, economic, and social status of women 5.1 - describe the major historical eras and major events associated with those eras from the beginnings of civilization through the modern world. 5.1 - describe the major historical eras and major events associated with those eras from the beginnings of civilization through the modern world.

Roman arts and literature Roman military shipped artwork back to Rome after their many conquests.Roman military shipped artwork back to Rome after their many conquests. The Romans used this as a model for their artwork.The Romans used this as a model for their artwork.

Art and architecture Romans borrowed styles of art from the Greeks.Romans borrowed styles of art from the Greeks. The Romans however, produced more realistic artwork.The Romans however, produced more realistic artwork. Romans excelled in architecture.Romans excelled in architecture. Known for curved forms: arch, vault, dome and using large amounts of concrete.Known for curved forms: arch, vault, dome and using large amounts of concrete. Supreme builders constructed roads, bridges, and aqueducts.Supreme builders constructed roads, bridges, and aqueducts.

Roman architecture The Coliseum

Literature Golden age of Latin literature came during the Age of Augustus.Golden age of Latin literature came during the Age of Augustus. Virgil wrote Aeneid to honor Rome after Augustus took over.Virgil wrote Aeneid to honor Rome after Augustus took over. Primary Source pg. 161Primary Source pg. 161 Horace writes Satires weakness of humans.Horace writes Satires weakness of humans.

Literature Livy wrote The Early History of Rome 142 books he saw history in terms of moral lessons.Livy wrote The Early History of Rome 142 books he saw history in terms of moral lessons. Stories reveled character of the chief figures and demonstrated the virtues tat makes Rome great.Stories reveled character of the chief figures and demonstrated the virtues tat makes Rome great. Problem 1 He told a good story, but was not factually accurate.Problem 1 He told a good story, but was not factually accurate.

Reading Check Why are Livys histories considered important to historians?Why are Livys histories considered important to historians? Livys histories reveal Roman valuesLivys histories reveal Roman values (5-9.pi1 developments and change in the Roman Empire)

Life in ancient rome Roman family social structure paterfamiles = dominant male.Roman family social structure paterfamiles = dominant male. Romans raised their children at home boys and girls had to learn to read.Romans raised their children at home boys and girls had to learn to read. Father chose how to educate the children.Father chose how to educate the children. At age 16 childhood ended for the boys at a special ceremony. Boys would exchange for their purple edged toga for a white one.At age 16 childhood ended for the boys at a special ceremony. Boys would exchange for their purple edged toga for a white one.

Life in ancient rome Fathers would arrange marriages for their daughters.Fathers would arrange marriages for their daughters. Girls could marry at 12 but on average they were 14.Girls could marry at 12 but on average they were 14. Males could marry at 14 but it was usually much later.Males could marry at 14 but it was usually much later. Early on divorce was not allowed but eventually this changed. Men or Women could ask for a divorce.Early on divorce was not allowed but eventually this changed. Men or Women could ask for a divorce. As time passed, the paterfamilia broke down and males absolute authority was no longer.As time passed, the paterfamilia broke down and males absolute authority was no longer.

Life in ancient Rome Women had considerable rights in Rome own, inherit, and sell property.Women had considerable rights in Rome own, inherit, and sell property. Women could go out by themselves but in certain places there was women only sections.Women could go out by themselves but in certain places there was women only sections. Women could not participate in politics but they their influence was seen through their husbands.Women could not participate in politics but they their influence was seen through their husbands. (5.10.pi3 social status of women)

Slavery and revolts Slavery was common and heavily relied on by the Romans.Slavery was common and heavily relied on by the Romans. Most early slaves were taken but after many conquests prisoners were brought back.Most early slaves were taken but after many conquests prisoners were brought back. Greek slaves were in high demand.Greek slaves were in high demand. Horrible treatment cheaper to let a slave die than to help them.Horrible treatment cheaper to let a slave die than to help them. Slaves revolted but if a slave was caught he and all of the other slaves were killed.Slaves revolted but if a slave was caught he and all of the other slaves were killed.

Spartacus Led a revolt of 70,000 slaves. He was eventually killed and 6,000 of his followers were crucified.Led a revolt of 70,000 slaves. He was eventually killed and 6,000 of his followers were crucified. I am Spartacus

Living conditions Capital city of Rome close to 1 million people.Capital city of Rome close to 1 million people. Rome was 2 sided beautiful city and noisy city.Rome was 2 sided beautiful city and noisy city. Walking in Rome was extremely dangerous cart and wagon traffic was kept to nighttime only.Walking in Rome was extremely dangerous cart and wagon traffic was kept to nighttime only. Crime was also extremely rampant in Rome.Crime was also extremely rampant in Rome. There was a large gap between the rich and the poor.There was a large gap between the rich and the poor.

Living conditions The poor lived in insulae 6 stories high and was mostly made of wood.The poor lived in insulae 6 stories high and was mostly made of wood. Fire was a consistent threat and high rent forced many families to live together.Fire was a consistent threat and high rent forced many families to live together. Rome had a HUGE problem Emperors had given the poor free grain (200,000) and free entertainment.Rome had a HUGE problem Emperors had given the poor free grain (200,000) and free entertainment. 3 types of entertainment: Horse/Chariot Races Dramatic shows gladiatorial shows.3 types of entertainment: Horse/Chariot Races Dramatic shows gladiatorial shows.

Reading Check Why did the Roman emperors provide free grain to the poor?Why did the Roman emperors provide free grain to the poor? There would be riots if people were starving.There would be riots if people were starving.

Decline and Fall Chapter 5, Section 5

The decline After Marcus Aurelius died conflict, confusion, and civil wars followed.After Marcus Aurelius died conflict, confusion, and civil wars followed.

Problems and upheavals Following the civil wars a military government took control.Following the civil wars a military government took control. The Roman throne was occupied by whoever could sieze it.The Roman throne was occupied by whoever could sieze it. For the next 50 years Rome had 2 emperors.For the next 50 years Rome had 2 emperors. Eventually the Persians and Germanic tribes flooded into Roman land.Eventually the Persians and Germanic tribes flooded into Roman land. Rome was heading to full on economic collapse.Rome was heading to full on economic collapse.

Problems and upheavals Plague also caused a labor shortage and hurt military recruitment.Plague also caused a labor shortage and hurt military recruitment. Rome was slowly declining and was desperately need of help.Rome was slowly declining and was desperately need of help.

Reform Before Rome fell totally dead in the water 2 emperors provided a new lease on life.Before Rome fell totally dead in the water 2 emperors provided a new lease on life. Diocletian and Constantine provided a new rigid social structure and economic system.Diocletian and Constantine provided a new rigid social structure and economic system. They also focused on the new state religion Christianity.They also focused on the new state religion Christianity. Diocletian knew the empire was too large and divided it up into 4 units.Diocletian knew the empire was too large and divided it up into 4 units.

Final 2 emperors DiocletianConstantine

Reform Constantine expanded Diocletian's policies and constructed a new capital city Constantinople.Constantine expanded Diocletian's policies and constructed a new capital city Constantinople. While their reforms were great it drained public funds and no new tax money was coming in.While their reforms were great it drained public funds and no new tax money was coming in. To prevent inflation Diocletian issues a price edict but it did not work.To prevent inflation Diocletian issues a price edict but it did not work. The next step was to keep working in family jobs certain jobs became hereditary.The next step was to keep working in family jobs certain jobs became hereditary. Ultimately, Constantine and Diocletian policies were based on control and coercion.Ultimately, Constantine and Diocletian policies were based on control and coercion.

Reading Check Describe the conditions in Roman Empire prior to Diocletian and Constantine.Describe the conditions in Roman Empire prior to Diocletian and Constantine. Civil war, invasions, conflict, confusion, and plague.Civil war, invasions, conflict, confusion, and plague. (5.1 major historical events in the Roman era)

The fall Constantine and Diocletian enjoyed early success but it did not last for a long period of time.Constantine and Diocletian enjoyed early success but it did not last for a long period of time. The restored empire limped along but continued to be divided into the western and eastern empire.The restored empire limped along but continued to be divided into the western and eastern empire. The western empire faced increased pressure from Germanic Tribes (Visigoths)The western empire faced increased pressure from Germanic Tribes (Visigoths)

Migrations into Roman Empire

Germanic tribes Huns pressured Germanic Visigoths in Eastern Europe.Huns pressured Germanic Visigoths in Eastern Europe. The Visigoths then sacked Rome.The Visigoths then sacked Rome. The Vandals followed the Visigoths and continued to sack Rome.The Vandals followed the Visigoths and continued to sack Rome. Huns, Visigoths, Vandals Invaders of RomeHuns, Visigoths, Vandals Invaders of Rome Western Empire falls when Romulus Augustulus is deposed.Western Empire falls when Romulus Augustulus is deposed.

Roman invaders

Theories There are multiple theories about the fall of Rome:There are multiple theories about the fall of Rome: 1. Christianity weakened Roman military virtues1. Christianity weakened Roman military virtues 2. Traditional Roman values declined when non-Italians gained prominence.2. Traditional Roman values declined when non-Italians gained prominence. 3. Lead poisoning caused mental decline.3. Lead poisoning caused mental decline. 4. Plague wiped out 1/10 of population4. Plague wiped out 1/10 of population 5. No technological advance due to slavery.5. No technological advance due to slavery. 6. No workable political system6. No workable political system No one explanation fits but all have some form of truth. No one explanation fits but all have some form of truth.

Reflections A different perspective of the fall of Rome

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