Chapter 5, Section 3: Culture and Society in Rome

Key Terms

paterfamilias the dominant male in a Roman family (page 165 )

insulae apartment blocks in Rome where the poor lived (page 167)

Questions
Roman Art and Architecture (page 163)
How was Roman sculpture different from Greek sculpture?

Why were Roman buildings larger than those of the Greeks?

Roman Literature (page 164)

What was the golden age of Latin literature?

The Roman Family (page 165)

How did the role of Roman women change in the second century A.D./C.E.?

Slavery (page 166)

What kinds of work did slaves do in ancient Rome?

Daily Life in the City of Rome (page 167)

What was life like for the poor of Rome?

Summarizing Information
List three Roman accomplishments in architecture and engineering.
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