Comparing/Contrasting Rome to Han China
... Rome had a large “inland” sea (Mediterranean) for ease of trade and travel. Well constructed roads made land travel and communication possible. China was a land based empire. River travel, canals, roads had to be built and maintained for transportation and ...
... Rome had a large “inland” sea (Mediterranean) for ease of trade and travel. Well constructed roads made land travel and communication possible. China was a land based empire. River travel, canals, roads had to be built and maintained for transportation and ...
Roman Republic
... Society was divided among 3 major groups: Most people were commoners, called plebeians, who were farmers, shopkeepers, or peasants; Plebeians paid the majority of taxes (made up 95% of Roman citizens) ...
... Society was divided among 3 major groups: Most people were commoners, called plebeians, who were farmers, shopkeepers, or peasants; Plebeians paid the majority of taxes (made up 95% of Roman citizens) ...
Roman Daily Life
... of the people of Rome, when men registered to claim their citizenship. • Men declared their families, slaves and wealth at census time. • If they didn’t register, they could lose their property or even be sold into slavery. • Romans were proud of Rome. It was the center of religion, politics, cultur ...
... of the people of Rome, when men registered to claim their citizenship. • Men declared their families, slaves and wealth at census time. • If they didn’t register, they could lose their property or even be sold into slavery. • Romans were proud of Rome. It was the center of religion, politics, cultur ...
The Art of Imitation
... artists to make new versions of these pieces, which were displayed in both public and private spaces. These actions led - in the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries – to the view that the Romans had little skill or imagination of their own. Yet almost all the sculpture in this gallery was made ...
... artists to make new versions of these pieces, which were displayed in both public and private spaces. These actions led - in the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries – to the view that the Romans had little skill or imagination of their own. Yet almost all the sculpture in this gallery was made ...
Document
... Romans Educate all Children Both boys and girls from all classes learned to read and write. Many wealthy Romans hired Greek tutors to ...
... Romans Educate all Children Both boys and girls from all classes learned to read and write. Many wealthy Romans hired Greek tutors to ...
Assessment: The Legacy of the Roman Empire
... 8. What type of Roman sculpture inspired some American artists? A. lifelike statues of famous people B. abstract statues of fanciful beasts C. large statues of horses in action D. humorous statues of children playing 9. Which term describes Roman artwork made from small pieces of tile, glass, or col ...
... 8. What type of Roman sculpture inspired some American artists? A. lifelike statues of famous people B. abstract statues of fanciful beasts C. large statues of horses in action D. humorous statues of children playing 9. Which term describes Roman artwork made from small pieces of tile, glass, or col ...
Ch. 6 Roman Empire Power Point
... were killed. Fighters were slaves, prisoners or volunteers. Spectators saw persecuted Christians killed by lions. After 404 AD gladiatorial battles were no longer held, but animals such as lions, elephants, snakes and panthers continued to be massacred in the name of sport until the 6th century. ...
... were killed. Fighters were slaves, prisoners or volunteers. Spectators saw persecuted Christians killed by lions. After 404 AD gladiatorial battles were no longer held, but animals such as lions, elephants, snakes and panthers continued to be massacred in the name of sport until the 6th century. ...
Chapter 7: Ancient Rome Notes
... - Christianity spread all over, Christians refused to worship Roman Gods - Nero began first part of persecuting Christians (sent them to their death, such as Colosseum) - Many Romans began to admire the Christians, eventually they adopted it as the official religion 7. Fall of Rome - trouble began w ...
... - Christianity spread all over, Christians refused to worship Roman Gods - Nero began first part of persecuting Christians (sent them to their death, such as Colosseum) - Many Romans began to admire the Christians, eventually they adopted it as the official religion 7. Fall of Rome - trouble began w ...
roman daily life study questions
... 2. What does the saying “all roads lead to Rome” mean? 3. “Whatever pleases the emperor is the law;” what does that statement reveal about law and order in ancient Rome? 4. How did accused person’s gain jury’s sympathy? 5. Who did the lawyers represent in the courts? 6. Describe how religion was imp ...
... 2. What does the saying “all roads lead to Rome” mean? 3. “Whatever pleases the emperor is the law;” what does that statement reveal about law and order in ancient Rome? 4. How did accused person’s gain jury’s sympathy? 5. Who did the lawyers represent in the courts? 6. Describe how religion was imp ...
Impact of Geography on Rome
... Society was divided among 3 major groups: Most people were commoners, called plebeians, who were farmers, shopkeepers, or peasants; Plebeians paid the majority of taxes (made up 95% of Roman citizens) ...
... Society was divided among 3 major groups: Most people were commoners, called plebeians, who were farmers, shopkeepers, or peasants; Plebeians paid the majority of taxes (made up 95% of Roman citizens) ...
45 Roman Empire
... Romans paved thousands of miles of roads that helped the empire communicate and expand the arch curved support structure can support more weight than the post and lintel concrete a construction material consisting of gravel, sand, water, and cement sturdy, lightweight, inexpensive ...
... Romans paved thousands of miles of roads that helped the empire communicate and expand the arch curved support structure can support more weight than the post and lintel concrete a construction material consisting of gravel, sand, water, and cement sturdy, lightweight, inexpensive ...
Rome founded (753 BC)
... p. 106-114: Roman Republic 1. According to the introduction to chapter 5, what were some of the reasons for the success of the Romans? 2. How did Romans come into contact with Greeks, and what aspects of Greek culture did they assimilate? 3. What myths did the Romans have about how their nation was ...
... p. 106-114: Roman Republic 1. According to the introduction to chapter 5, what were some of the reasons for the success of the Romans? 2. How did Romans come into contact with Greeks, and what aspects of Greek culture did they assimilate? 3. What myths did the Romans have about how their nation was ...
