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The Legacy of Rome Standard: 7.1.1 Study the early strengths and lasting contributions of Rome (e.g., significance of Roman citizenship; rights under Roman law; Roman art, architecture, engineering, and philosophy, preservation and transmission of Christianity and its ultimate internal weakness. Lesson Goal &Objectives Goal: Students will be able to analyze Rome’s lasting contribution to civilization. Objectives: Trace the influence of Roman art, philosophy, and language on later societies. • Identify Roman accomplishments in the fields of architecture and engineering. • Explain contributions of the Roman civilization in law and government. • As Roman Culture developed, it borrowed many aspects from the conquered Greek Civilizations. • In addition, Roman artists, philosophers, and writers created their own styles that would influence many societies to follow. Roman Art Sculptures Mosaics Mosaics The Romans popularized an earlier type of floor art called mosaic. A mosaic is a picture made out of many small colored tiles or pieces of glass. Sculptures The Greeks were the first This style is seen today in to create statues based on the Statue of Liberty. realistic form. Architecture Romans used concrete which made large buildings possible Used arches and vaulted domes in their designs Examples of their architecture include the Pantheon, Colosseum, and Forum Colosseum Pantheon Forum Technology The Romans were excellent engineers. They built an excellent system of roads to help with transportation of goods and people as well as for communication. Aqueducts: Romans used arches to move fresh water across the land. Arches were used in buildings to provide strong support and even distribution of pressure. Long lasting. Roman Roads To improve communication and travel Romans built some 50,000 miles of roads. The Appian way was the first to be built and can still be visited by tourist today. Arches The Romans used arches to create large public buildings like the Colosseum. Aqueducts Arches were used in building aqueducts, which were used to bring fresh water into cities and towns. Ptolemy Was a scientist and scholar from Egypt Developed the Ptolemaic system Formulated the geocentric theory Public Health Public Baths Public Water Systems Public sewer systems Medical Schools- taught principles of public health Language Latin Romance Languages Roman Language The Romans conquered most of Europe therefore, Latin is the basis for several European languages. These include Spanish, Italian, French, Portuguese, and Romanian. Virgil Roman Poet Wrote the Aeneid, an epic poem Example of Roman Literature Mythology Religion Christianity- adopted as the imperial religion because of Constantine. Twelve Tables Principle of “innocent until proven guilty” Roman Laws Stoic influences and use of natural law Philosophy and Citizenship Stoicism was developed by the Greek philosopher Zeno. It stressed the importance of virtue, duty, and endurance in life. The beliefs in Stoicism helped create a strong sense of citizenship. Roman Law • Rome’s most lasting and widespread contribution was its system of laws. • They stress fairness, common sense, and equal treatment. • The principles of Roman law is the basis of legal systems in many countries today. From Rome’s architectural styles to its legal principles, Rome has had a significant influence on modern society.