Wherever I May Rome

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1.    What made transportation easier throughout the Roman Empire? How have we overcome transportation problems today?

2.    Describe two popular forms of Roman entertainment. Why has violent entertainment been popular throughout history? Is it popular today?

3.    Compare and contrast the lives of average Romans, and the wealthy Roman upper-class. Do these differences exist today?

4.    How did the Romans transport water to their cities, towns, and homes? How have we solved similar problems today?

5.    In the Colosseum, when deciding issues of life and death, why do you think the Roman emperor often sided with the crowd? Is it easier to make a decision that is popular? Have you ever had to make a decision that was unpopular because it was the right thing to do?