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Global II Ch. 6, Sec. 1 Greco-Roman Civilization Read Pgs. 119-123 Objectives 2.13 Describe how Greek culture influenced Rome 2.14 List the contributions Romans made in art, science, and technology. Essential Question How did the Greco-Roman civilization form? Lesson Launch •How is the design of modern sports stadiums patterned after the Colosseum? •What similarities Greek Influences “Greece has conquered her rude conqueror” – Horace (Roman Poet) Romans studied: Greek art and architecture Greek theories of government Those who traveled to Athens or Alexandria absorbed ideas of Hellenistic civilization Result of influence is the Greco-Roman tradition Also known as “Classical Civilization” 1. Art Mosaic Ceramic tiled floors from the floors of Roman villas in Arles, France 1. Art Greek: Idealism 1. Art Roman = Realism This bust’s features emphasize realism Influenced from Hellenistic Civilization 2. Roman Architecture Columns Arches Domes More lavish than Greeks: Ex: Colosseum 3. Technology & Science Roman Roads Connected the empire Allowed for increased trade! Greatly improved during the Pax Romana! = Roads = Rivers = Roman diEmpire 3. Technology & Science Aqueducts Delivered fresh water to cities Bridges 3. Technology & Science Ptolemy Geocentric Theory: Earth is center of the Universe Would be accepted as truth until the 1500’s 3. Technology & Science Pliny: Natural History: Encyclopedia of astronomy, science, geography Galen Encyclopedia of medicine 4. Roman Law Applied to all in Roman Empire Innocent until proven guilty Fair hearing: both sides Equality under the law 12 Tables of Law 4. Roman Law Closure How did Greek culture influence Rome? State one contribution Romans made in: Art Science Technology Laws Homework Roman Law What are some of the components of Roman Law found in today’s law? Pg 122 & 103