Daily Life in the Roman Empire
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- Daily Life in Rome
- “Life is great in the Roman Empire!”
- “Rome is an amazing place if you have money. For example, . . ."
- “Not for all of us! What’s so good about your daily life?”
- Food and Drink
- "Only us rich Romans have kitchens in our homes. We sometimes eat at the Thermopolium because the service is fast and convenient."
- "I don’t have much money so I either eat at the Thermopolium or cook at home on my hazardous stove."
- Daily Life in Ancient Rome
- "I am rich so I spend great sums of money on silks, perfumes, jeweled weapons, and musical instruments!"
- "I make shows with animals and tricks to make money so I can buy things I NEED."
- Housing in Ancient Rome
- "Wealthy Romans like myself live in grand houses called villas built of stone and marble."
- "I am obviously poor so I live in a cramped apartment filled with disease and hazards."
- Family Life in Ancient Rome
- f"My wife, a wealthy Roman woman, runs the household. She buys and trades my family’s slaves."
- r "I feel really bad because I have to make my wife work in order to feed and take care of my family."
- The End!
- Rich Roman Life vs. Poor Roman Life
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