Ancient rome by ALEXA DE LA HUERTA CHEDRAUI

A tipical day

alexadel20 — 2024-05-30 14:56:42 UTC

A typical Roman day would start off with a light breakfast and then off to work. Work would end in the early afternoon when many Romans would take a quick trip to the baths to bathe and socialize. At around 3pm they would have dinner which was as much of a social event as a meal.

Ancient Roman Jobs

alexadel20 — 2024-05-30 15:02:29 UTC

FARMER : The most common crop was wheat which was used to make bread.

SOLDIER : It was a good way for the poor to move up in status.

MERCHANT : They kept the economy rolling and the Empire rich.

CRAFTMAN : craftsmen worked in individual shops and learned a specific craft, usually from their father. Others were slaves, who worked in large workshops that produced items in large quantities such as dishes or pots.

ENTRETAINERS : number of entertainers in Rome including musicians, dancers, actors, chariot racers, and gladiators.

LAWYERS , TEACHERS , ENGGENIERS : number of entertainers in Rome including musicians, dancers, actors, chariot racers, and gladiators.

GOVERMENT : There were all sorts of government jobs from tax collectors and clerks to high ranking positions like Senators.

Family

alexadel20 — 2024-05-30 15:03:16 UTC

The family unit was very important to the Romans. The head of the family was the father called the paterfamilias. Legally, he had all the power in the family. However, usually the wife had a strong say in what went on in the family. She often handled the finances and managed the household.

school

alexadel20 — 2024-05-30 15:06:05 UTC

Roman children started school at the age of 7. Wealthy children would be taught by a full time tutor. Other children went to public school. They studied subjects such as reading, writing, math, literature, and debate. School was mostly for boys, however some wealthy girls were tutored at home. Poor children did not get to go to school.

food

alexadel20 — 2024-05-30 15:08:29 UTC

Most Romans ate a light breakfast and little food during the day. They would then have a large dinner. Dinner was a major event starting at around three in the afternoon.

Typical food would have been bread, beans, fish, vegetables, cheese, and dried fruit. They ate little meat

clothing

alexadel20 — 2024-05-30 15:09:57 UTC

Toga - The toga was a long robe made up of several yards of material. The wealthy wore white togas made from wool or linen. Some colors and markings on togas were reserved for certain people and certain occasions.