Ancient Rome had a big, busy economy, like a giant city that traded with the whole world. People used coins made of gold and silver to buy food, clothes, and even slaves. They also collected taxes from all their provinces, which helped them build roads, armies, and even gladiators for shows.
Examples
- A Roman soldier might get paid with silver coins to buy bread for his family.
- Rich people in Rome had gold coins in their pockets, while poor farmers used small bronze ones.
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See also
- How Did the Pyramids Stay Standing for Thousands of Years?
- Why Did the Roman Empire Fall?
- How Does the Ancient Roman Calendar Work?
- How Did Ancient Civilizations Count Without Numbers?
- How Do We Know What People Thought Long Ago?
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