Rome
1000 years of glory
Geography
• Rome is in present day Italy
• Located near the Tiber River
• Countryside is green and hilly
Religion
• Polytheistic society-a belief in many gods
• Adopted their religion from the ancient
Greeks
• Grand temples were built to honor their
gods
Daily Living
• Men were the most distinguished in Roman
society
• They worked, prayed, and enjoyed the
public baths
• Women wore makeup and fixed their hair
• They stayed home, completed chores, and
watched the children
Government
• Emperors governed over the empire
• Caesar Augustus one important emperor
• 3 branches of government-executive,
legislative, judicial
Architecture
• Forum-large, open space in the center of
town
• Temples, theatres, and basilica surrounded
the forum
Comprehension Questions
• 1. Name and describe the important
emperors of Rome.
• 2. How did the architecture of Rome reflect
the lifestyle of its people?
• 3. How did Rome’s location affect the way
in which the people worked and lived?
• 4. Define polytheism. Why was this belief
important to the Roman people?