The Legacy of the Roman Empire

Chapter 1

What makes a place Culturally unique?

Unit Essential Question

LEQ’s

How did the Roman Empire affect the

culture of Medieval Europe?

TO DO: 1. Complete the Preview Handout Worksheet 2. Page 7 of your ISN

Preview

Murals Mosaics Frescoes Vault Dome Cathedral Aqueduct Scribes Proverb Philosophy

Preview Vocabulary

1.1 The Roman Empire

Political Instability- Rome did not know how to peacefully transfer political power to new leaders

Economic & Social problems- Citizens had to pay heavy taxes to fund the army which drove many into poverty.

Weakening Frontiers- The empire was large, therefore, difficult to defend.

1.2 The End of the Roman Empire in the West

Roman Art: Murals & Frescoes

1.3 Roman Art: Mosaics

Engineering: Roads & Aqueducts

1.4 Roman Architecture & Engineering

Roman arches from Aqueducts still exist today.

Architecture: Vaults, Domes, Cathedrals

1.4 Roman Architecture & Engineering

St. Peter’s Dome

Canterbury Cathedral

1.5 Roman Language & WritingLatin Root Meaning English Word

Anima Life, breath, soul animal

Civis Citizen, community Civic

Lex, legalis Law, legal LegislatureManus Hand ManualMilitare To serve as a soldier Military

Portare To carry PortableUnus One united

Latin Prefix Meaning English WordIn, im, il Not Inactive, impossible,

illogicalInter Among, between InternationalCom, co Together, with Communicate,

cooperatePre Before PrecedePost After, behind PostponeRe Back, again RememberSemi Half SemicircleSub Under, less than,

inferior toSubmarine

1.5 Roman Language & Writing

* Philosophy- StoicismLiving in a manner that agrees with nature, having good character and putting their community before yourself.

*Law & Justice- Natural rights Universal Law that every person has rights.

Judges tried to make decisions that respected people’s rights.

*Citizenship- Citizenship is a privilege and a responsibility

1.6 Roman Philosophy, Law & Citizenship

Rules of the Game

Rome to Home Game

1. Go Back and answer your LEQ. 2. Complete the “Processing” activity on

p.10 3. Complete your Study Guide

Review