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Roman Influences
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Demonstrate an Understanding of the Lasting
Influences of Rome
1. How did Philip unite the Greeks?
A: He conquered the Greek City-States
2. What was the name of the new culture
created by Alexander the Great?
A: Hellenistic Civilization
3. Why is Alexander so important?
A: He spread Greek culture
A: Advances made in math, science &
medicine by bringing scholars together
Cultural Diffusion
Definition: An exchange of ideas, values,
and products between societies
Handout Example
How might cultural diffusion happen?
A: Through trade, migration, military
conquest
Cultural Diffusion: Enrichment Questions
How has American culture spread to other
nations?
What might the people of these nations think
of the spreading of American culture?
Name some modern-day countries that were part of the Roman Empire.
4. How did Rome change in a way that
was similar to how Greece changed?
A: Both were influenced by Alexander the Great’s
empire
A: Aristocracy  Democracy (At first, only wealthy
people (Patricians) had power in govt. Later
common men (Plebians) could serve in govt.
5. What is a Republic?
A: A government in which citizens vote to elect
leaders.
6. How was the Roman Republic similar to
and different from U.S. democracy?
Similarities / Comparisons:
Both Republics
Limited democracies (women and slaves had few/no rights)
Legislature had two parts (R: Senate & Assembly) (US: Senate &
House)
Differences / Contrasts:
Roman Empire ruled by its military
U.S. gave rights to women and slaves later on
7. How were Roman values & military
similar to & different from U.S.?
Similarities / Comparisons:
 Duty & Patriotism
Large military organized into units
Military deployed internationally
Differences / Contrasts:
U.S. Govt. led by civilians, not military leaders
U.S. smaller vs. Rome had large empire
8. Greatest achievement of Roman
empire?
A: System of laws (12 Tables) had
lasting influence
9. What was most important about
Roman law?
A: Equality under law / procedures for
fair trial / Innocent until Proven Guilty
Enrichment Question
How was Roman Republic and Law similar
to U.S.? Most important idea in U.S. law?
10. Two examples of Romans including new
groups in empire?
A: Citizenship offered to conquered ppl
A: Network of Roads spread trade &
culture
11. How did Christianity benefit & suffer?
A: Emp. Constantine converted to C.
A: Theodosius I spread Christianity
(official religion)
A: Catholic church flourished
Suffered: Christians were attacked early
on
12. Biggest reason for decline of Empire?
A: Civil War & power struggles
A: war hurt trade
A: Outside Invaders
A: Divided into 2 halves
Enrichment Q: Is the U.S. in decline?
Serious concerns?
Roman Government Lesson
Silent Sustained Reading and Writing
Essential Skill: Explicitly assess Roman law and
government, and draw conclusions about
influences on U.S. law and government
CHALLENGE: If you finish early, read the primary
source (Twelve Tables) and write about 4 more
similarities and contrasts between Roman and U.S.
law (Refer to quotes from the Twelve Tables.)