This is a diagram of the Roman Republic. The image represents the different parts of the republic.
This image represents the twelve tables of Rome. The impact the twelve tables had on the plebeians was that the plebeians were allowed to be in the government . The plebeians also got more rights by the twelve tables. A plebeian could now hold a consul position. Over time, the plebeians became more wealthy and the distinction between the plebeians and the patricians was not so important.
Rome switched from a monarchy to a republic because they did not want to be ruled by another Etruscan king and the kings had too much power. They established a republic, so that they would be ruled by a lot of people and that they do not too much power. One way of how they do not have too much power is checks and balances. Checks and Balances are things that cancel something out in the government. For example, when we vote for president, there are two different sides, and the votes cancel out and then see who the new president is.
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Daily Life essay
Daily life in ancient Rome had many places to go. For example, there were many places where you could find Roman Entertainment. One place was the Colosseum. In the Colosseum, there were many gladiatorial fights and special events called munera. Munera are events that had a strong religious impact and also had demonstrations of power and family rank. Another place for entertainment is the Circus Maximus. In the Circus Maximus, the entertainment was horse racing. Also, another place to go for entertainment was the Roman Theatre. In the Theatre, there were two types of plays: tragedies and comedies. One similarity of Roman entertainment to our entertainment today is that we still have plays and horse racing. One difference is that we do not have munera and gladiatorial fights today like they had in ancient Rome.
Another part of daily life in ancient Rome was their religion. A building that people would gather to practice their religion is the Pantheon. In the Pantheon, people would come to worship the Roman gods.
Roman Military was also a part of Roman daily life. There were groups called legions who would go into battle together. The people who make up legions are called legionnaires. The Romans invented roads so that they could travel to battles. There was equipment that each legionnaire needed: javelin, helmet, gladius, breastplate, uniform, and extremely heavy boots. One similarity is that we still have uniforms for our soldiers in the army today. One difference is that we do not have the same weapons people had in ancient Rome.
There are many places in Rome that involved their daily living. One of the places is the Villa. The Villa was a type of house that the ancient Romans could live in. Another building is the Bath House. In the Bath Houses, people would take care of personal hygiene and socialize with each other. Also, an Apartment is another place of Roman living. In the apartments, there are more than one in a building and there were shops on the bottom floor of the building. People would live in these apartments. Another place of daily living is the Forum. In the Forum, there are inns and taverns. You could stay in the inns and you could eat at the taverns. There are also open air markets where people could shop. One similarity is that we still have apartments today. One difference is that we don’t have bathhouses like they did in ancient Rome. Daily life in Rome is very fascinating.
Another part of daily life in ancient Rome was their religion. A building that people would gather to practice their religion is the Pantheon. In the Pantheon, people would come to worship the Roman gods.
Roman Military was also a part of Roman daily life. There were groups called legions who would go into battle together. The people who make up legions are called legionnaires. The Romans invented roads so that they could travel to battles. There was equipment that each legionnaire needed: javelin, helmet, gladius, breastplate, uniform, and extremely heavy boots. One similarity is that we still have uniforms for our soldiers in the army today. One difference is that we do not have the same weapons people had in ancient Rome.
There are many places in Rome that involved their daily living. One of the places is the Villa. The Villa was a type of house that the ancient Romans could live in. Another building is the Bath House. In the Bath Houses, people would take care of personal hygiene and socialize with each other. Also, an Apartment is another place of Roman living. In the apartments, there are more than one in a building and there were shops on the bottom floor of the building. People would live in these apartments. Another place of daily living is the Forum. In the Forum, there are inns and taverns. You could stay in the inns and you could eat at the taverns. There are also open air markets where people could shop. One similarity is that we still have apartments today. One difference is that we don’t have bathhouses like they did in ancient Rome. Daily life in Rome is very fascinating.
rome as an empire
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