Daily Life in Ancient Rome
HIS 1. Historians and archaeologists 
describe historical events and issues 
from the perspectives of people living 
at the time to avoid evaluating the 
past in terms of today’s norms
and values.

Learning Target:
I can describe the daily life of the people and citizens of ancient Rome, including classes, family roles, education and leisure activities.  
Assessment: Writing or Picture Assignment

Life in Ancient Rome Activities

These activities will allow you to know a little bit more about life in ancient Rome.  One set of activities has you working with Roman Numerals and guessing Latin phrases while another set of activities has you look at what it was like to be a Roman gladiator and what the Colosseum was like.  

You can choose which to start with and if you complete it, you can grab the other! 

Gladiator Activities...

Activity 1 - You Wouldn't Want to be a Roman Gladiator!
1. This is the first sheet of your packet. 

2. Click on the link below.  This link will take you to a Web Book titled "You Wouldn't Want to be a Roman Gladiator."

3. Follow the directions on the worksheet to complete the activities. There are Steps to follow in order! 
Activity 2 - Playposit: Roman Colosseum
1. Watch the video titled Roman Colosseum.  

​2. Answer questions on Playposit and record them in your packet. 

3. 100% = signature.