Roman Architecture & Technology

Roman Empire Contributions7.1: Analyze the legacy of the Roman Empire

27 B.C. to A.D. 476

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Looking at the map 1. explain how the geographical location of the Roman Empire would be part of its advantage over other neighbors.

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Resources2. What is the most important resource for any civilization to survive?

WaterWater is Vital to a citys survival.DrinkingEatingCropsBathrooms

Aqueducts

Carried water from rivers & lakes into cities.Water = Life

How do Aqueducts work?Take water from a reservoir, carry it downhill to the city.Gravity is your friend!

Importance of Water

SewersSewers help send water & waste out of the city.Keeps cities clean and sanitary.

BathroomsBathrooms were public places. Meetings were often held here.

Very Communal Toilets

BathhousesPeople bathed in public places.Like bathrooms, this was a social place.

The Romans built roads out of concrete, stone, and sand. They built about 50,000 miles of roads.

Roman Roads

Roads3. How did roads help the Roman Empire expand and conquer?

Roman roads allowed military troops move quick and for goods to be traded quicker, easier, and safer.

Roman Roads

4. How did this technology improve Roman buildings?

ArchesThe Romans invented the Arch. The arch diverts the weight of the material to the sides.This allowed buildings to be built taller and out of heavier material.

CurrencyCurrency: something that is used for moneyCoins made of precious metals were used as currency. Easier to buy/sell Stamped with Emperors head

Compare and contrast the two ancient architectural landmarks.Roman Coliseum

Greek Parthenon

4. What is the name of this famous architectural landmark and how can we relate it with today?

Roman ColiseumThe Romans built gigantic stadiums where people would watch events.This entertainment was used by Emperors to keep people happy.

Roman ForumForum: the center of business and law in Rome.Today a forum is a meeting place.

5. How does the government in the United States resemble that of the Roman Empire?

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Roman GovernmentThe Romans came up with the two important legal ideas.Trial by Jury: a group of people (jury) determine if someone is innocent or guiltyInnocent until proven guilty: if you cannot prove someone did something, then you cannot convict them

Roman SenateThe Senate made laws.They were elected male citizens.If people thought Senators did not do their job right, they could be voted out.

RepublicRepublic: Rule by elected officialsElected Officials make the laws

**Private Think Time**What is a major problem with having many people in charge?

EmperorAn emperor is when one person rulesDictator: ruler with complete powersome good, some bad

Religion6. What became the official religion of Rome and it now the largest religion in the world?

ReligionChristianity became the official religion of the Roman Empire.This happened when Emperor Constantine converted to Christianity in 312 AD.

Language7. What language is written on this wall and its contributions to todays languages?

LanguageRomans spoke Latin. Languages such as French, Italian, and Spanish are based from Latin.We call them Romance Languages.

What does the term AD mean?MisconceptionAlert

AD stands for the Latin Anno Domini which means Year of the Lord

Jesus LifeBC/BCEAD

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Medicine8. Looking at the picture, how does medicine in Ancient Rome compare to medicine today?

Roman Medicine

Romans borrowed ideas from the Greeks.Romans believed that Greek art, literature, philosophy, and scientific genius were above others.Blending of Greek and Roman culture = Greco-Roman Civilization.

Where Did They Get That Idea?

Technology- roads, aqueducts, Roman archesArchitecture- Pantheon, Coliseum, ForumMedicine- emphasis on public health (public baths; public water system; medical schools)Language- Latin, Romance languages (Latin roots)Religion- adoption of Christianity as the imperial religionLaw- innocent until proven guilty/ trial by juryGovernment- Senate, Republic,

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