Roman Life

• Many different ways of living–Income and status mattered–Tolerance for other cultures

Food• Mediterranean Triad –Barley, olive oil, wine

• Rich people–Beef, pork, lamb, chicken, fish

• Poor–Oil, cucumbers, lettuce, apples , figs

Fashion

• Tunics and togas (left)• Leather sandals

Slavery• Big farms=badly treated• House servants• Nurses• Cooks• Stable-boys

Activity• Create a drawing of a Roman woman wearing a tunic

or toga. Answer questions on back of drawing. 1. What did Romans eat? Why did they eat these

foods?2. Explain the difference between a tunic and a toga.3. How was honey used in the Roman diet?4. What IB traits would Ancient Romans have? Which

traits would they lack? Why?5. Based off their daily life would you prefer to live in

Ancient Rome or Ancient Greece? Why?