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PREVIEW 37
Do you agree or disagree with the statement below? Write your ideas
between the pillars. Give examples to support your opinion.
The achievements
of the Romans
continue to
affect many
aspects of
our lives
today.
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READING NOTES 3 7
After reading each of Sections 37.3 - 37.6 in History Alive! The Ancient
World, answer the corresponding questions.
37.3 Art
What important art forms did the ancient Romans develop?
What are some examples of Roman art forms that influence
modern life?
37.4 Architecture and Engineering
What were some important architectural and engineering
achievements of the ancient Romans?
What are some examples of Roman architecture and
engineering that influence modern life?
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37.5 Language
How was the Latin alphabet of Rome different from the
English alphabet?
What Roman numerals are used for the numbers 1 through 10?
How were the numbers 50, 100, 500, and 1,000 written by the
Romans?
What are some examples of Roman language that influence
modern life?
37.6 Philosophy and Law
What were the most important ideas in Roman philosophy
and law?
What are some examples of ways Roman philosophy and law
have affected modern life?
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PROCESSING 37
Find three examples of Roman cultural influences in your community. For
example, you might see a building with a dome, a mosaic, or a sign
containing a word derived from Latin.
Sketch or take a photograph of each example. Then write a caption
for each example. In the caption, describe the example, state where it is
located in your community, and explain the Roman cultural influences it
contains.
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TIMELINE CHALLENGE 6
Use the timeline below to help you complete Items A-F. When completed,
each item should include the following:
• the date(s) and a short written description of the item.
• a simple symbol or drawing to represent the item.
• an appropriate geometric shape surrounding the symbol or drawing.
The shapes correspond to the categories listed above the right side of
the timeline.
• a color bar or dot in the appropriate location on the timeline.
• a line connecting the bar or dot to the geometric shape.
B. 31 B.C.E.
Augustus Caesar becomes the first
emperor of Rome.
A. 616 - 509 B.C.E.
Two main classes of Roman society,
___________________ and
___________________, develop
under Etruscan rule.
600_
B.C.E.
500_
400_
300_
200_
100_
B.C.E.
B.C.E.
B.C.E.
B.C.E.
B.C.E.
0
D. 509 B.C.E.
The Roman Republic is created, giving political rights to patricians but not plebeians.
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TIMELINE CHALLENGE 6
Social Structure
Government
Religion
Arts
Technology
Writing System
C. About 118 - 128 C.E.
The Pantheon, with its huge
dome, is built.
0
100_
C.E.
200_
C.E.
300_
C.E.
E. About 6 B.C.E. - 27 C.E.
The life and teachings of ______________
lay the foundation of Christianity.
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400_
C.E.
500_
C.E.
600_
C.E.
F. _____________________
The Romans build 53,000 miles of roads to
connect their republic and, later, empire.
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