Ancient+Rome

=Rome Homework Questions= 6. What were the features of Rome in 100 A.D. that made it “more civilized” than Europe in 1800? (Peter Temin’s “The Economy of…”) The Features of Rome in 100 A.D that made it more civilized were paved streets, a sewer system, fire protection, and a coin currency.

7. Throughout what overall region did Roman trade spread? (Peter Temin’s “The Economy of…”) Roman trade spread throughout the Mediterranean Region.

8. Who had most of the wealth in Rome? (Peter Temin’s “The Economy of…”) Senators and Knights had the most wealth in Rome.

9. Who was in the Roman middle class? (Peter Temin’s “The Economy of…”) In the middle were trades men, craftsman, and service workers.

10. Who was at the bottom of the Roman “social ladder”? (Peter Temin’s “The Economy of …”) At the bottom of the “social ladder” or “Social Pyramid” were farm workers- both free and slaved.

11.Where did Rome get its grain? (Peter Temin’s “The Economy of…” ) Rome got grain from Sardinia, Sicily, Egypt, and Africa.

12. Where did Rome get its olive oil? (Peter Temin’s “The Economy…”) Olive Oil was exported to Rome from Spain and Africa. Why Africa? This is surprising, isn’t it? Why not form Greece?)

13.How were people paid in Rome? (Peter Temin’s “The Economy of…”) In Rome, people were paid in money. The name of this coin was called the denarius, Sometimes people were paid in “kind”- with food or products.

14.What did Roman soldiers do? (Peter Temin’s “The Economy of…”) According to Termin, “When the army was not fighting…solders often built roads and public monuments…”

15. Name at least five technological improvements of the Romans (Peter Temin’s “The Economy of…”) Five technological improvements of the romans included concrete, elaborate temples and baths, aqueducts and theaters, water power to run grain mills, not to mention a sewage system, fire protection, paved streets, and a common coin currency.

16. If the government can protect its large and growing civilization with its laws and military presents, that can “afford” to grow.

16. If the government can protect its large and growing civilization with its laws and military presents, that can “afford” to grow.

16. If the government can protect its large and growing civilization with its laws and military presents, that can “afford” to grow.