📚 Part 1: Understanding Roman Values

1. Which of these was considered the most important Roman value?

Pietas (duty to family and gods)

Wealth

Physical strength

Artistic ability

2. What were Roman men expected to be? (Select all that apply)

Brave warriors

Loyal to Rome

Good public speakers

Skilled in domestic duties

3. Roman women were primarily expected to:

Lead armies into battle

Manage the household and raise children

Become senators

Travel the empire as merchants

4. The Roman value of 'virtus' meant:

Being wealthy

Courage and moral excellence

Being entertaining

Following fashion trends

✏️ Part 2: Analysing Roman Values

5. Cicero, a famous Roman politician, said: "The authority of those who teach is often an obstacle to those who want to learn." What do you think this quote means in relation to Roman values of respect and learning?

6. Explain how Roman values like pietas (duty) and gravitas (dignity) would have influenced daily life in ancient Rome. Give at least two specific examples.

7. Complete the sentence: Roman society valued _____________ over individual desires, and citizens were expected to put _____________ before personal gain.

🎯 Part 3: Extension Activity - Roman Values Today

8. Choose one Roman value (such as pietas, virtus, gravitas, or dignitas) and explain how it might influence behaviour in modern Australian society. Consider both positive and negative aspects.

9. Do you think modern Australian values are similar to or different from Roman values? Explain your reasoning with specific examples.

🔑 Answer Key

1. Pietas (duty to family and gods)

2. Brave warriors, Loyal to Rome, Good public speakers

3. Manage the household and raise children

4. Courage and moral excellence

5. Sample answer: Cicero suggests that sometimes traditional teaching methods or authority figures can prevent new learning. This relates to Roman values because while Romans respected authority and tradition, they also valued wisdom and intellectual growth.

6. Sample answer: Pietas would influence Romans to honour their ancestors through daily rituals and respect their parents' wishes in marriage. Gravitas would mean Roman senators would speak seriously in the Forum and dress appropriately for their status.

7. Roman society valued duty/community/Rome over individual desires, and citizens were expected to put Rome/the state/family before personal gain.

8-9. Answers will vary - look for clear connections between Roman and modern values, specific examples, and balanced analysis.

Roman Values Worksheet

Roman Values Worksheet

📚 Part 1: Understanding Roman Values

✏️ Part 2: Analysing Roman Values

🎯 Part 3: Extension Activity - Roman Values Today

🔑 Answer Key

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