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My Essential Question:
How and why do humans organize their societies the way they do? |
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Definition
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Question From Essential Question:
How does the Roman Colosseum display how the Romans’ social classes are organized? |
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Thesis Statement:
Roman society was divided into social classes. The Roman Colosseum is one great example that depicts the division of Roman social classes. |
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Background of Roman Colosseum:
Built in 80 A.D, The Roman Colosseum is a large amphitheater where Romans found great entertainment. Most Romans would come here to watch the gladiators either battle other gladiators or sometimes animals. This massive colosseum can hold up 80,000 people! Surrounding the colosseum are arches. There are a total of 80 entrance ways around the bottom of the colosseum. With 80 arches, this gigantic structure can be clear of 80,000 people in only 10 minutes. |
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How Seating at the Colosseum Displayed Social Classes in Rome:
Each person had a social class. Each of the social classes were only allowed to sit in their designated sections. |
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Definition
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White painted seating:
Senator seating
Closest to the center of the colosseum
First row of seating
This was the best seating in the whole colosseum |
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Black painted seating:
Important officials
Second section up
Only important officials like administrators to Senator could sit here |
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Red painted seating:
Citizens (Male) and soldiers were allowed in this next section
Second to last row in the colosseum
3rd row up from the bottom |
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Blue painted seating:
Women and slaves
This was the last section in the colosseum
Furthest away (bad seating) |
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Conclusion:
In conclusion, the colosseum was a great example of how Romans' organized their society into social classes. |
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