Ancient Rome Flashcards
(13 cards)
What did roman men wear
Knee high tunics
Togas (dress)
Leather sandle
Name 3 sources on Rome
Written sources
Archaeological evidence
Remains of Pompeii
What is a Patrician (Men)
Wealthy. Little work eg Army generals or Senators
What is a plebeian (Men)
Poor (more common). Worked as fishermen, pottery makers, jewellers, traders. Un-employed got a dole (free grain of the government) also slaves
What did roman women wear
Stollas ( Long wooden tunics), Pallas (clocks), leather sandals
How were women treated
Couldn’t become citizens or vote. They couldn’t own a business. Could be raped
What did woman wear a lot of
Jewellery and make up. And had a lot of different hair styles
What could happen to a Roman child
If a baby was born weak or I’ll the after would have to chose to abandon it
What did children play with
Girls: dolls
Boys: wooden swords
What were lives of Plebeian children like?
No education. Boys would be taught by fathers (craftsmen or soilders)
What were lives of Patrician children like?
Got a education ( read and write) taught by Greek slaves
When do Patrician girls leave school
- To learn to become a mother
When do roman children get married
Girls :12 and boys 14
On the night before the wedding the girl would give
