Public confession of sins was part of this (although private confession followed by public penance gained acceptance after the official conversion of Rome)

Penitents were required to kneel outside the church, wearing sackcloth and ashes, during Mass and were not allowed to participate in the Eucharist

For major, or "deadly" sins, the length of this penance could number in years, and one could only be absolved once of such a sin before one was excommunicated

The father was the head of the household and had power over his wife and children.

Most marriages were arranged, but the children did have some say in the choice.

During the Imperial Period (the third period), not only did the government of Rome provide bread for the people, it also provided entertainment.

The Romans followed the medical care of the Greeks.

In the early years, there was no public education. Children learned about farming, training for war and more in their homes.

later years of the empire, the Romans were influenced by the Greeks and had Greek tutors teach the wealthy children about classic literature and art.

They used their expertise at seamanship and battle to make raids on the towns and churches of neighboring kingdoms.