classical+civilizations+bgc

= The Roman World = Most people that live in the roman empire lived in the countryside and worked on farms. The merchants, slaves, soldiers, foreigners, and philosophers all lived in the same area. People from everywhere lived there together to create a diverse society.

Slavery was an important part of their economy.The slaves were the property of the people who bought them.The slaves were forced to fight to the death as gladiators for entertainmen. The Romans believed in many gods and goddesses. They spent a lot of money on homes, gardens, slaves, and luxuries.