Post on 03-Jan-2016
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The RichFamous for overdoing thingsDinner on individual couches and
occasionally had slaves feed their food to them
Often had entertainment in their own homes
The PoorMost people lived in poor housing
◦No running water, toilets, or kitchensFood and drink had to be carried
upstairsRubbish and human waste had to
be carried down◦Or dumped out the window
SlaveryMost wealthy famililes owned
slavesRelationship between household
and household slave was usually trusting and tender
Slaves on farms or working in mines were in terrible conditions
Slaves usually came from being captured at war
Bread and CircusesPoor people were provided with
wheat grain by the government The govt also provided shows
called circuses◦Could be violent◦Animals fighting animals/humans◦Humans fighting humans
Gladiators were the highlight of these circuses
GladiatorsMost were slaves who were
captured in battleSome free men who enjoyed the
fame If wounded the gladiator’s life
was up to emperor This event took place in the
Colosseum