How was life different for poor Romans and wealthy Romans?
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O The wealthy lived in highly populated urban areas, and the poor lived in villas in the country.
The poor lived on the docks by the sea, and the wealthy lived in highly populated urban
areas.
The wealthy women sold clothing and jewelry in shops, and the poor women managed the
farms.
The wealthy lived in villas in the summertime, and the poor lived in highly populated urban
areas.
- The wealthy Romans lived in luxurious villas or townhouses while the poor lived in cramped apartment buildings or insulae.
- Wealthy Romans had access to education, leisure activities, and entertainment such as gladiator fights and chariot races, while the poor had limited access to these luxuries.
- The wealthy had better access to healthcare and lived longer on average than the poor.
- Wealthy Romans could afford lavish banquets and entertainment, while the poor struggled to afford even basic necessities such as food.
- The wealthy had more opportunities for political power and social status, while the poor had little to no political influence or social mobility.