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| What was "gravitas"? | This referred to the values of discipline, strength, and loyalty. |
| Who was the paterfamilias, and what did this person do? | He was the eldest man in a family & ruled the household. He controlled porperty, could disown newborns, could banish family members, and could sell members into slavery! |
| By the time of the empire, what was the status of Roman women? | They were almost equals of men, although they could not vote. |
| Why were boys favored over girl children? | Boys could become citizens and carry on family traditions. |
| Who attened school in the Roman Empire? | Few children did; some boys from noble or wealthy families were able to attend until the age of 16. |
| When were girls married in Roman homes and to whom? | They married between 12 and 15 to much older husbands. |
| As property of the owner, what fates might a slave expect? | A slave could be punished, rewarded, set free, or put to death. |
| Who were the gladiators? | Strong, healthy male slaves who were forced to fight to the death in public contests. They were professional fighters. |
| What are "numina"? | They were powerful spirits or divine forces that the Romans believed lived in everything around them. |
| What are the Lares? | They are guardian spirits of the family. |
| Who were the 3 most powerful Roman gods/goddesses? | Jupiter (father of the gods), his wife Juno (watched over women), and Minerva (goddess of wisdom & arts and crafts). |
| How did the Roman government distract the poor people from becoming too restless? | The government had 150 holidays with free games, races, mock battles, and gladiator contests, usually held in the Colosseum. |
