Column 1: Social Structure
- Patricians: Upper class wealthy landowners, held power and influence in government
- Plebeians: Commoners, majority of population, worked as farmers, craftsmen, and merchants
- Slaves: Considered property, worked in households, farms, mines, and as laborers
Column 2: Government
- Republic: Elected officials served in government, checks and balances among different branches
- Senate: Group of patrician men who advised the consuls and were involved in decision-making
- Consuls: Two officials elected annually to serve as heads of government and military leaders
Column 3: Daily Life
- Religion: Polytheistic beliefs, worshiped gods and goddesses, ceremonies and rituals were important
- Education: Wealthy boys attended school to study literature, math, science, and philosophy
- Entertainment: Gladiatorial games, chariot races, theater performances, and public baths were popular pastimes for Romans.
Ancient Rome, three column chart
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