Religion
-The Romans practiced a form of religion that was characterized by many gods.
-Romans Borrowed many beliefs from the Greeks. Etruscan gods took on characteristics of Greek gods, therefore the Etruscan gods were very similar to Greek gods.
-Superstitions and ceremonies had a compelling role on the Roman's lives. For example, omens from nature often influenced the actions of leaders, and priests divined the int of gods by observing the organs of slaughtered animals.
-Later on the Roman religion began to loose its favor from the people and when the need of religion arose, a new religion arose, Christianity. It became popular among the people and became the main faith of Rome.
-Romans Borrowed many beliefs from the Greeks. Etruscan gods took on characteristics of Greek gods, therefore the Etruscan gods were very similar to Greek gods.
-Superstitions and ceremonies had a compelling role on the Roman's lives. For example, omens from nature often influenced the actions of leaders, and priests divined the int of gods by observing the organs of slaughtered animals.
-Later on the Roman religion began to loose its favor from the people and when the need of religion arose, a new religion arose, Christianity. It became popular among the people and became the main faith of Rome.
Goverment
During the early republic, groups of Romans struggled for power.
-The Patricians: Wealthy landowners who had the most power.
-The Plebeians: The common farmers, artisans and merchants, who made up the majority of the population.
-Rome was ruled by a republican government consisting of three main elements
- A Senate, which was the aristocratic branch/patrician, and it consisted of 300 members that served a life term.
- A Tribal Assembly, which was the plebeian house, this house made the laws and were also elected for life.
-Two councils, which commanded the army and directed the government ; they vetoed others' decisions and served one year.
-Other state offices were created to handle the administrative business of the Republic
-The high priest handled religious affairs
-The censor oversaw public works, guarded public morality, and handled finances.
-The praetor served as a legal officer and judicial functions.
-The aedile supervise public work, markets, and temples, and organized festivals.
-The quaestor kept public records and was in charge of treasury.
-Romans appointed dictators in times of trouble. An example is Julius Caesar granted a wider citizenship, created jobs for the poor and was appointed for life.
-The Patricians: Wealthy landowners who had the most power.
-The Plebeians: The common farmers, artisans and merchants, who made up the majority of the population.
-Rome was ruled by a republican government consisting of three main elements
- A Senate, which was the aristocratic branch/patrician, and it consisted of 300 members that served a life term.
- A Tribal Assembly, which was the plebeian house, this house made the laws and were also elected for life.
-Two councils, which commanded the army and directed the government ; they vetoed others' decisions and served one year.
-Other state offices were created to handle the administrative business of the Republic
-The high priest handled religious affairs
-The censor oversaw public works, guarded public morality, and handled finances.
-The praetor served as a legal officer and judicial functions.
-The aedile supervise public work, markets, and temples, and organized festivals.
-The quaestor kept public records and was in charge of treasury.
-Romans appointed dictators in times of trouble. An example is Julius Caesar granted a wider citizenship, created jobs for the poor and was appointed for life.