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- The oldest man was the head of the household, he owned all the family's property. He had unlimited power over his wife, children, and slaves. He could even kill them.
- What is the role of a men in the household?
- Roman women enjoyed more freedom than Greek women. Unlike most Greek women, they could own personal property. Also unlike many Greek women, Roman women took an active role in social life.
- How were the lives Roman women different than Greek women?
- Most wealthy Romans earned their money from agriculture. Other wealthy Romans earned their fortunes through business. Upper-class Romans lived in one- or two-story houses as large as a city block. These homes had courtyards, gardens, private baths, beautiful decorations, and even running water.
- How did Rich people earn their money? And where did they live?
- Common men and women worked at avariety of jobs. Many were tenant farmers.Others worked as day laborers inconstruction or at the city docks. Someran stores, taverns, or restaurants. In the city, most poor people lived in cramped apartments without running water. Apartment buildings were often badly built, and sometimes collapsed.
- What jobs did you have? And how did you live?
- Slaves had no rights. They could be beaten or killed by their masters. Children born to slaves were also slaves. Many slaves worked in mines or on large farms. These slaves often died quickly due to brutal treatment. Some educated slaves worked as secretaries or teachers. These slaves were usually Greeks. Slaves who served loyally could be freed as a reward, they could also save up to buy their freedom. Freed slaves became citizens and had the right to vote.
- How were the lives of slaves in Rome?
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