Objective: SWBAT recognize the roles of individuals in Ancient Roman

society and government.

Set Sail: (Do NOT copy questions) 1) What is a republic?

2) What was the role of the Senate and the Assembly in the Roman

Republic?

The Basics

Ancient Rome had 3 main social classes.

Patricians

• Patricians were the group with the most status in society. They were the wealthy (rich) landowners who participated in the Senate (1 part of Roman government).

Pat on the back

Plebeians

• The Plebeians were the Roman “middle- class”. They were farmers, traders, and craft workers. They too were allowed to participate in Government -- in the Assembly.

Slaves

• Slaves were the lowest group in Roman Society. They were not given the rights of citizens, and were not able to participate in government.

Being a Good Citizen

• Romans believed that individual people had a responsibility to participate in activities that helped Roman society.

Plebian, Patrician, or Slave: Who am I?

• Game Rules:– Do not use your marker to write on regular paper!– Use your notes to help you.– Answer every question! If you don’t know, make an

educated guess!– Wait until Ms. Agus says “Ooga Booga” to raise your

marker board with your answer on it.– Make sure that all materials are returned in the condition

they were given to you.

Ketarria

• Ketarria is a part of the highest, most powerful group in Roman Society. She is a loving a devoted wife, and has raised 5 intelligent children.

Plebian, Patrician, or Slave?

Ketarria

• Ketarria is a part of the highest, most powerful group in Roman Society. She is a loving a devoted wife, and has raised 5 intelligent children.

Contributes positively to society?Yes or no?

Tyronne

• Tyronne is part of the middle class in Roman Society. Although he has a good paying job, he has been known to be violent towards both family and strangers.

• Plebian, Patrician, or Slave?

Tyronne

• Tyronne is part of the middle class in Roman Society. Although he has a good paying job, he has been known to be violent towards both family and strangers.

Contributes positively to society?Yes or no?

Catrell

• Catrell is a part of the lowest group in Roman society, and never follows the instructions he is given.

• Plebian, Patrician, or Slave?

Catrell

• Catrell is a part of the lowest group in Roman society, and never follows the instructions he is given.

Contributes positively to society?Yes or no?

Jumarcus

• Jumarcus is a very, very rich man who owns a lot of land. He gives some money away to charity.

Plebian, Patrician, or Slave?

Jumarcus

• Jumarcus is a very, very rich man who owns a lot of land. He gives some money away to charity.

Contributes positively to society?Yes or no?

Jeremy

• Jeremy makes an average living as a farmer, and supports his wife and three kids.

Plebian, Patrician, or Slave?

Jeremy

• Jeremy makes an average living as a farmer, and supports his wife and three kids.

Contributes positively to society?Yes or no?

Robbie

• Robbie is an artist, and makes beautiful paintings of the Italian mountains.

• Plebian, Patrician, or Slave?

Robbie

• Robbie is an artist, and makes beautiful paintings of the Italian mountains.

Contributes positively to society?Yes or no?

Lorena

• Lorena has no rights in Roman Society, and cannot vote, but she accepts her role without complaining and always does her work.

• Plebian, Patrician, or Slave?

Lorena

• Lorena has no rights in Roman Society, and cannot vote, but she accepts her role without complaining and always does her work.

• Contributes positively to society? Yes or no?

DeWayne

• Is a member of the Assembly, but he has been stealing money from the government!

Plebian, Patrician, or Slave?

DeWayne

• Is a member of the Assembly, but he has been stealing money from the government!

• Contributes positively to society? Yes or no?

James

• James is a member of the Senate, and is well-liked by both patricians and plebeians. He is always willing to listen to both sides of a story.

Plebian, Patrician, or Slave?

James

• James is a member of the Senate, and is well-liked by both patricians and plebeians. He is always willing to listen to both sides of a story.

Contributes positively to society? Yes or no?

1. How many social classes did Rome have?1. A. 1 B. 2 C. 3 D. 4

2. Which group was made up of the rich, wealthy land owners in the Senate?1. A. Plebians B. Patricians C. Slaves D. Nomads

3. Which group was made up of the middle class in the Assembly?1. A. Plebians B. Patricians C. Slaves D. Nomads

4. Which group was made up of the poor people with no rights? 1. A. Plebians B. Patricians C. Slaves D. Nomads

5. Which of the following is true?1. A. Romans believed that all people should be a positive part of the

society and help out2. B. Romans believed that only patricians should be a positive part of

society and help out3. C.Romans believed that only plebians should be a positive part of

society and help out4. D. Romans believed that only slaves should be a positive part of society

and help out

According to the famous Myth, who was the first King of Rome?

What features were common in Roman architecture?

What were public baths used for? What language did the Romans speak? Where do “Romance Languages” get their name

from? Name 3 Romance languages What other civilization greatly influenced Ancient

Rome? What was the name of the main Roman

amphitheater? What was it used for? Were the Romans monotheistic or polytheistic?

Who was the main God? What was the Aneid, the Roman Epic, about?

According to the famous Myth, who was the first King of Rome?

What features were common in Roman architecture?

What were public baths used for? What language did the Romans speak? Where do “Romance Languages” get their name

from? Name 3 Romance languages What other civilization greatly influenced Ancient

Rome? What was the name of the main Roman

amphitheater? What was it used for? Were the Romans monotheistic or polytheistic?

Who was the main God? What was the Aneid, the Roman Epic, about?