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Roman Life
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Education
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Upper class families were able to either hire a personal tutor or send their children to a school. Unlike schools today, only boys recieved an eductaion, and there was never an individual building for the school. Instead classes were often held in a separate room of a shop, sectioned off by a mere curtain, or more commonly in the forum.
There were no books which lesson were taught from or that students used for study. Teachers tuaght by a system more similar to lectures. Lessons were taught merely as facts, but there was usually no explanation as to why something was right or wrong, or how it came to be. Subjects that students learned include reading, writing, poetry, Greek, rhetoric, and philosophy.
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Baths were an activity of leisure, it was part of the daily regimen for men of all classes and many women. It was also a very communal activity in public facilities that somewhat resmebled mondern day spas or health clubs.
Gladiatorial games were man on man fights to the death held in an amphitheatrum. These fights were enjoyed by most people because they were were free to attend and free bread would be served. This was to keep the Roman people happy.
Chariot racing is horse drawn racing held in a circus. The track has an oval shape and was extremely popular in Rome because it was suitable for all ages and family. Most charioteers begain their careers as slaves but sometimes they would get enough money to buy their own freedom.
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