A book discussing All about Romans - An aid for students

this will help grade 8 students

1. I DON’T BELIEVE IT! Roman Engineers also designed public lavatories. These lavatories were convenient, but not private. Users sat on rows of seats, side by side!

2. CAPITAL CITY Ancient Rome History More than a million people lived in Rome. There were non-citizens who did not have rights. Nobles and Knights – very rich Plebeians – ordinary people Slaves – not citizens

3. CAPITAL CITY Ancient Rome History The Forum was the government district in the centre of Rome. People went there to meet their friends and business colleagues, discuss politics. The Forum was mainly a marketplace.

4. Rome was a well-protected city. I was surrounded by 50 km of strong stone walls . All visitors had to enter the city through one of its 37 gates , which were guarded by soldiers and watchmen. CAPITAL CITY Ancient Rome History

5. CITY LIFE Ancient Rome History Many Roman homes had a pool , but it was not used for swimming !

6. BATH TIME Ancient Rome History The Romans went to the public baths in order to relax.

7. BATH TIME Ancient Rome History Men and women could not bathe together. Women usually went to the baths in the mornings, while most men were at work. Men went to the baths in the afternoons.

8. BATH TIME Ancient Rome History Bathing wasn’t simple. There were 5 separate stages to taking a bath Roman-style.

9. BATH TIME Ancient Rome History I DON’T BELIEVE IT! Although the Romans liked bathing, they only visited the baths once in every 9 days !

10. I DON’T BELIVE IT! Ancient Rome History Some Roman emperors were mad and dangerous. The Emperor Nero was said to have laughed and played music while watching a terrible fire that destroyed a large part of Rome.