Lowest Class in Roman SocietyLowest Class in Roman Society

SlavesSlaves

Middle Class made of peasants, Middle Class made of peasants, artisans and shopkeepersartisans and shopkeepers

PlebiansPlebians

Wealthy class. Originally had all the Wealthy class. Originally had all the PowerPower

PatriciansPatricians

Time of Peace in Roman EmpireTime of Peace in Roman Empire

Pax RomanaPax Romana

Appointed horse as consulAppointed horse as consulGreat Grandson of AugustusGreat Grandson of Augustus

CaligulaCaligula

Emperor associated with Pax Emperor associated with Pax Romana; First EmperorRomana; First Emperor

AugustusAugustus

Allowed Romans to follow any Allowed Romans to follow any religionreligion

ConstantineConstantine

Named Dictator for life and Named Dictator for life and murdered by senatorsmurdered by senators

CaesarCaesar

Created largest Roman EmpireCreated largest Roman Empire

TrajanTrajan

Built Large wall for defenseBuilt Large wall for defense

HadrianHadrian

Blamed for Fire in Rome, Blamed for Fire in Rome, Committed SuicideCommitted Suicide

NeroNero

Large Arena used for gladiator Large Arena used for gladiator fights, Chariot races, and re-fights, Chariot races, and re-

enactments.enactments.

ColosseumColosseum

An item that is not necessary to An item that is not necessary to survive but is wanted. Often a survive but is wanted. Often a

sign of wealthsign of wealth

Luxury itemLuxury item

An item that is brought into a An item that is brought into a country from another areacountry from another area

ImportImport

An item/good that a country has An item/good that a country has a surplus of and is able to ship a surplus of and is able to ship

out to make a profitout to make a profit

ExportExport

Rome’s leading importRome’s leading import

GrainGrain

Rome’s leading exportRome’s leading export

Wine and Olive OilWine and Olive Oil

Rome’s economy was Rome’s economy was dominated by what 2 thingsdominated by what 2 things

Agriculture and TradeAgriculture and Trade

This was an area in the center This was an area in the center of most Roman cities, used as a of most Roman cities, used as a

meeting placemeeting place

ForumForum

Set up in a grid pattern, used for Set up in a grid pattern, used for defense, trade and everyday lifedefense, trade and everyday life

RoadsRoads

These were used for relaxing These were used for relaxing and socializing. Heated by an and socializing. Heated by an

underground furnaceunderground furnace

Roman BathsRoman Baths

These were prisoners of war, These were prisoners of war, slaves, and criminals who were slaves, and criminals who were

taught to fight till the deathtaught to fight till the death

GladiatorsGladiators

Series of special channels used Series of special channels used to bring fresh water into the to bring fresh water into the

citiescities

AqueductsAqueducts

New building material New building material developed by Romansdeveloped by Romans

concreteconcrete

Supreme GodSupreme God

JupiterJupiter

Queen of the godsQueen of the gods

JunoJuno

What other civilization had a What other civilization had a large impact on Roman large impact on Roman

Religious beliefsReligious beliefs

GreeksGreeks

Study your trade extended Study your trade extended response answer from Thursdayresponse answer from Thursday