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 **Aqueducts**    **Coliseum**    **Emperor**    **Slaves** **Roads** **Soldiers weapons and supplies** **Picture page** iRome’s Guide to the daily life of a Slave… Slavery was a huge part of Roman life. There were millions of slaves owned by almost all Romans! You would definitely need to know all about slaves on your trip to Rome : whether you own one or you are one! 3 Quick Facts About Slavery:  §  Slaves were pretty common in ALL homes  §  Some wealthy Romans owned hundred to thousands of slaves for plantation workers  §  Some slaves were treated well; others… not so well. Treat slaves well, or they will revolt __ What You Need To Know __ Slaves are a very big topic to cover, so in order to tell you exactly that slavery was like we here at iRome decided we’d give you a day-to-day schedule of a Roman slave- whether you’ll be one or not. DAILY SCHEDULE OF A SLAVE I.  Get up very early and start making your masters breakfast. II. Feed your master his breakfast. III. Clean up after your master, and then eat for yourself. IV. Report to your master and do your assigned chores, whether it be cleaning, running errands, or working in the fields. V.  Come in at noontime to feed your master. Then eat lunch yourself. VI. Continue duties (if done, it’s up to your master). VII. Eat dinner after you feed your master and his guests. VIII. Prepare room for guests, the go to sleep. Punishments: Flogging, Branding, or No Food  L