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People of Rome
R
oman citizens believed that Rome was
the best-run city in the world. It had good
laws, fine buildings, fresh water, drains that
worked, cheap entertainment, and free food for the
poor. At first, Rome was ruled by kings. Then, in
509
BCE, it became a republic. It was ruled by officials
who were chosen and voted for by the citizens.
After
27
BCE, Rome was ruled by emperors. Some
emperors were wise and fair; others were very bad.
The Roman Empire included many different peoples:
1
. Syrians
2
. Numidians (North Africans)
3
. Greeks
4
. Jews.
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Plebeians
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People of the Empire
Can you find...?
Ordinary people
were called
“plebeians.” They
worked in shops,
taverns, and
market stalls, or
were craftworkers.
1
. Syrian
2
. Numidian
3
. Greek
4
. Jew
