You see, for school, my teachers made us do this stupid project in which we have to research American civic duties, and Ancient Rome's civic duties. And when I mean civic duties, I mean like, voting, or paying taxes, or charity. I know enough about America's civic duties, it's the Rome's civic duties that I need help with. Plus what did Rome and America today do the same? For one thing, I know that they both voted, but that's all, and I can't find a good enough websight to tell me any more similarities. Can anyone out there give me a websight, or tell me what Rome's civic duties are and what is the same between theirs, and ours? Please? I really need anyone's help!!!!!!!!!
2007-01-23 12:49:46 · 7 answers · asked by lalala <3 4 in Education & Reference ➔ Homework Help
my favorite ref is wikipedia.org
One big difference is that Roman citizenship was not simply granted but earned.
This may sound odd also but Romans worshiped the state. Meaning that from the many temples and activities the extra revenue actually went to the state. So for instance, when a citizen went to worship Diana, the amount of money he gave the priestes went to the state.
All of the Roman soldiers were builders also. So not only could they fight but then they built the roads in the areas they took over.
For a while, the more children a woman had, the less tax she had to pay (this was a way to gain more citizens long term)
good luck : )
2007-01-23 12:59:07 · answer #1 · answered by dharp66 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Roman Civic Duty
2016-12-12 10:21:30 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some Roman Civic duties:
* paying taxes
* serving in the armed forces when called upon
* obeying laws enacted by the government
* demonstrating commitment and loyalty to the democratic political community and state
* participating to improve the quality of political and civic life
* respecting the rights of others
* defending one's own rights and the rights of others against those who would abuse them
* exercising one's rights
As you can see, most Roman civic duties are the same as today's.
2007-01-23 13:04:31 · answer #3 · answered by kanjjn 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm not sure, but I've heard that in ancient Rome on voting day they would go around homes and grab anyone who stayed home and didn't vote and paint their hand red. So that is where the phrase "caught red-handed" came from.
2007-01-23 12:59:54 · answer #4 · answered by johnlb 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They have these things called books. You can borrow them for FREE from a place called the library and they have lots of good solid information. Try looking there - they probably have a lot of books on Roman society.
2007-01-23 13:06:44 · answer #5 · answered by mattzcoz 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
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You don't, you let them read up on the issues and make their own decisions. Thats what free will is all about. I am all for EDUCATED voters.
2016-04-03 00:02:27 · answer #6 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Did you try Wixipedia?
2007-01-23 12:55:24 · answer #7 · answered by kayle_rose 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋