4.4 Romanisation

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4.4 Romanisation

Roman saw themselves as the most civilised culture on earth. But they visited the toilet together and used the same sponge to clean their ass.

[R] What is not a reward for a Roman soldier after 25 years of service? (1pt)

1. Piece of land
2. Right to vote
3. Right to veto
4. Citizen rights

Goals for today

At the end of the day...

• Understand a few of the characteristics of Roman Culture.
• Understand why Roman culture spread throughout the Roman Empire.

Pax Romana 27 BC

• With Augustus starts a period of peace for 200 years: PAX Romana= Roman Peace

Roman culture

• Contact with Etruscans, Greeks and Germanic Tribes.
• Roman stole a lot from these cultures -> mainly the Greeks.

Hierop klikken heeft niet heel veel zin :)

Hierop klikken heeft niet heel veel zin :)

Hierop klikken heeft niet heel veel zin :)

Etrucan grave

Roman grave

Greek god of the sea: Poseidon

Roman god of the sea: Neptune

Greek vase

Roman vase

Greek temple

Roman temple

The Romans took their culture everywhere

Romanisation

• =Locals slowly become more Roman
• Germanic tribes copy a lot from the Romans.
• Germans could become Roman citizens after 25 years of service in the army.

Batavian Revolt

• 69 AD Batavian Revolt
• Julius Civilus
• Roman forts burned down

Goals for today

At the end of the day...

• Understand a few of the characteristics of Roman Culture.
• Understand why Roman culture spread throughout the Roman Empire.

4.4 Romanisation

Roman saw themselves as the most civilised culture on earth. But they visited the toilet together and used the same sponge to clean their ass.