In this unit you learned a lot about the Romans. You′re probably an expert on the Roman Empire and its mighty emperors, the Roman Republic, the Peloponnesian War, and even the fall of Rome. What do you think it would have been like to grow up in Rome? Let′s sort through the information about growing up Roman. Once you′re finished, you can form an opinion about whether you would have loved–or hated–being a Roman kid.
Here are some questions to think about:
What did Romans do for fun?
What was a Roman family like?
Were kids treated well?
What advantages did “rich kids“ have over kids that weren′t quite as wealthy?
What religion did the Romans practice?
Are you ready? Begin by visiting the Web sites listed in Step 2. Pretend you are a kid growing up in Rome. Write a diary entry about your life. Look for answers to the questions above and record your notes in the boxes.
Step 2. Research
You should record your observations in the boxes. Record the facts from this Web site about life in ancient Rome in the boxes provided. Next, record your thoughts–or opinions–about growing up Roman.
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