5-3

1. 5-3 Culture and Society in the Roman World

2. I. Roman Art, Architecture, and Literature • A. In the 3rd and 2nd centuries BC, Romans copied Greek sculpture • B. Romans excelled at Architecture • 1. They used the dome, arch, and vault • 2. They built bridges, roads, and aqueducts

3. C. Literature was written in Latin • 1. Virgil was the most famous poet who wrote about Rome • 2. Livy was one of the first historians, he didn’t always get his facts right

4. II. The Roman Family • A. Paterfamilias- the dominant male who controlled the family • B. All Roman boys were taught to read and write • C. Daughters had male guardians and were married by 14 • D. Women could own property and they could attend public events (in their own seating)

5. III. Slavery • A. By the 3rd century BC even small farmers had slaves • B. Slaves came from conquered territories • 1. Greeks were considered the best slaves because they were well educated • C. Slave punishment was harsh • 1. It was easier to kill a bad slave and buy a new one than to punish him

6. IV Daily Life in Rome • A. Rome was overpopulated, overcrowded, noisy and dangerous • B. The poor lived in tiny apartments called insulae that weren’t built well and frequently collapsed or caught fire • C. Most families lived in 1 room with no plumbing or heat

7. D. Rome had fabulous public buildings like baths, temples, theaters and markets • E. People were kept happy with public shows and free grain