Society in the Roman Republic

Patricians and Plebeians

From the start the roman society was split into two classes. The patricians who were considered to be the upper class could serve as priests, senators and magistrate- these were powerful positions. The plebeians were the commoners- farmers, laborers and artisans. The wealth did not define the class, some plebeians were rich and more patricians could be poor.

Neptune

God of the sea

Apollo

God of the sun

Minerva

Goddess of wisdom

Which crops and products were part of the ancient Roman economy?

Grain, Grapes, Olive Oil, Wine

Who participated in the government and made the laws?

Male Citizens of Rome

Who is Mercury?

Messenger of the gods

What did Roman taxes pay for?

Military and infrastructure

What shows that religion was important in the lives of Roman families?

Roman families prayed around shrines at home each day.

How did the culture of Ancient Rome reflect Roman Values and Beliefs?

Romans built temples to honor gods Greek gods came to be identified with Roman gods. Romans set up shrines in their homes to honor household gods

How did the Etruscans influence Rome?

Rome used their metalwork and architecture, government, language, and alphabet

Women's roles in Rome

Take care of the household and the children

What was one use of tax money in the Roman Republic?

Taxes helped fund the military.

What did the Romans believe about the role of the gods in society?

The God's controlled people's lives

What did the Romans do when they conquered Greek city-states?

They adopted some elements of the Greek religion.

How could enslaved people gain their freedom in Roman society?

They could win fights.

How did the Etruscans influence the Roman economy?

They developed a trading network.

How did the Etruscans influence Roman religion and art?

They helped give rise to myths. They built temples in Rome. They built statues in Rome. They gave statues of deities humanlike qualities.

Who are the Etruscans?

They ruled much of northern and central Italy, including Rome.

How did taxes change over time for citizens who lived in Rome?

They went from paying a small amount of taxes to paying no taxes.

What is bartering?

To trade an item for another item

Which statement best describes a challenge in the Roman economy?

Trade competition led to conflict between social classes.

Which statement best describes educational opportunities in Roman society?

Wealthy males continued their education past the age of 12.

monetary exchange

goods and services exchanged for money

Under what condition were Roman women allowed to run businesses?

if their husbands were away

What is infrastructure?

the basic support systems needed to keep an economy going, including power, communications, transportation, water, sanitation, and education systems