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CH 1 The Legacy of the Roman Empire Pp 1 – 17
OVERVIEW OF CH 1
In this lesson, students learn the reasons for the fall of the
Roman Empire and how ancient Roman culture continues to
affect life today.
Students will discover more about an aspect of Roman
culture, such as art, architecture and engineering, or
language that influences us today.
CHAPTER 1
The Legacy of the Roman Empire
MAIN IDEAS:
THE ROMAN EMPIRE - 27 B.C.E. TO 476 C.E.
1.3 ART
1.4 ARCHITECTURE & ENGINEERING
1.5 LANGUAGE
1.6 WRITING
1.7 PHILOSOPHY, LAW, & CITIZENSHIP
READING NOTES FOR GREY NOTEBOOK
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Mr. Dunn’s World History Class 2
Ch 1 Notes
CH 1 - The Legacy of the Roman Empire
Standards Used
7.1 Students analyze the causes and effects of
the vast expansion and ultimate disintegration of
the Roman Empire.
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 weaknesses (e.g., rise of
autonomous military powers within the empire, undermining
of citizenship by the growth of corruption and slavery, lack of
education, and distribution of news).
7.1.2.
Discuss the geographic borders of the empire at its
height and the factors that threatened its territorial
cohesion.
7.1.3.
Describe the establishment by Constantine of the
new capital in Constantinople and the development of the
Byzantine Empire, with an emphasis on the consequences of
the development of two distinct European civilizations,
Eastern Orthodox and Roman Catholic, and their two distinct
views on church-state relations.
Mr. Dunn’s World History Class 3
Ch 1 Notes
READING NOTES CH 1
1.2 THE END OF THE ROMAN EMPIRE IN THE WEST
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The 1st emperor of Rome=Caesar Augustus
1.2.1 Problems in the Late Empire
No single reason for end, instead historians point to
a combination of reasons:
1. Political Instability
There was never a good way to transfer power,
sometimes they fought each other for power and
sometimes it was peaceful, but corrupt (not honest)
2. Economic and Social Problems
To finance the huge army, taxes were high + hurt
the economy, created a gap bet rich + poor
Corruption was also a big problem
3. Weakening Frontiers
By 300 C.E. Germanic Tribes attacking border
Once the empire was so large local men were
recruited into Roman Legions, but these soldiers
had little loyalty to Rome
Mr. Dunn’s World History Class 4
Ch 1 Notes
1.2.2 The Fall of Rome
Constantine moves capital to Byzantium – in 330
C.E.
After this, there are rulers in both cities, and
they split the empire
West – Capital = Rome
East – Byzantium = (Constantinople)
In 410 C.E. a Germanic tribe attacks + loots
Rome, and then leaves
476 C.E. last emperor in west driven out
Byzantine Empire lasts 1000 years longer
Rome’s fall did not mean the end of the Roman
civilization, just that the Influence of Rome has
lived on all the way to our time
Mr. Dunn’s World History Class 5
Ch 1 Notes
1.3 ART
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What important art forms did the ancient Romans develop?
Romans created realistic statues and colorful
mosaics.
They also painted frescoes that often showed (3D)
three-dimensional landscapes.
Romans made decorative bottles of blown glass,
developed the arts of gem cutting and metalwork, and
created cameos.
What are some examples of Roman art forms that influence
modern life?
Some examples of Roman art forms that influence
modern life are:
1.
murals on found in restaurants, banks, and on
the sides of buildings;
2.
the creation of lifelike statues;
3.
cut gems and cameos found in jewelry stores.
Mr. Dunn’s World History Class 6
Ch 1 Notes
1.4 ARCHITECTURE + ENGINEERING
What were some important architectural and engineering achievements of
the ancient Romans?
Important architectural and engineering achievements
of the Romans were:
1.
the arch,
2.
the vault,
3.
and the dome.
They also used concrete to create large buildings.
1.
The Romans developed the stadium and the
triumphal arch.
2.
They were also great road, bridge, and
aqueduct builders.
What are some examples of Roman architecture and engineering that
influence modern life?
Many modern churches, banks, and government
buildings follow Roman designs.
Many communities have stadiums that are built like
the Roman Coliseum.
Some modern freeways are built over Roman roads, &
parts of aqueducts still used today
1.5 LANGUAGE AND WRITING -
Mr. Dunn’s World History Class 7
Ch 1 Notes
How is the Latin alphabet different from the English alphabet?
The Latin alphabet has 23 letters while the English
alphabet has 26 letters.
How were the numbers 1, 10, 100, and 1,000 written by the Romans?
1
I
5
V
10
X
50
L
100
C
500
D
1000
M
What are some examples of Roman language that influence modern
life?
Some examples of Roman language that influence
modern life are the use of:
1.
Roman proverbs,
2.
Roman words such as civis,
3.
Roman prefixes.
Mr. Dunn’s World History Class 8
Ch 1 Notes
1.6 PHILOSOPHY, LAW, & CITIZENSHIP
What were the most important ideas in Roman philosophy, law, and
citizenship?
The most important ideas in Roman philosophy were:
(1) live in a way that agrees w/nature and
(2) The one truly good thing in life is to have good
character.
The most important idea in Roman law is natural law, which says that
everyone has certain rights.
Roman citizens had full rights and responsibilities
in government and society.
What are some examples of ways Roman philosophy, law, and citizenship
have affected modern life?
Today we call someone who bears pain and suffering
bravely “stoic.”
Some modern legal codes in Europe are based on
Roman laws.
Many people today believe that all humans have basic
rights that no law can take away.
In the USA, all citizens have the same rights, which
are protected by the Constitution.