Ancient History

ANCIENT HISTORY

Ancient History started with the invention of writing and ended with the fall of the Roman Empire.

Cities.

The Romans built many cities with a square in the centre called forum. Rich people lived in houses called domus and poor people lived in houses called insulae. Rich people had slaves, they were servants.

Transport.

The Romans built roads made of stone. They travelled on foot, by cart or by horse.They built bridges and aqueducts.

Buildings.

They built theatres for enterteinment, amphitheatres for gladiators fights, circuses for races and temples to pray. They also built public baths.

Language.

The Romans spoke Latin.