Economics: Agriculture was the most important industry in the empire 90% of the people were in farming Roman survived on the produce from their local area Slaves are most of the workers on the farm. Additional food (when needed) and luxury items for the rich were obtained through trade Rome has vast trading network, includes China and India Network of Roman roads links empire to Persia, Russia How does these factors shows Ancient Rome has exemplified the theme of Economics answering these questions: • What goods and services does a society produce? • Who controls the wealth and resources of a society? • How does a society obtain more goods and services?

Economics: Agriculture was the most important industry in the empire 90% of the people were in farming Roman survived on the produce from their local area Slaves are most of the workers on the farm. Additional food (when needed) and luxury items for the rich were obtained through trade Rome has vast trading network, includes China and India Network of Roman roads links empire to Persia, Russia How does these factors shows Ancient Rome has exemplified the theme of Economics answering these questions: • What goods and services does a society produce? • Who controls the wealth and resources of a society? • How does a society obtain more goods and services?