The Rise of Language
True or False: Romans would carve their books into paper!
False! They would carve it into stone or wax.
True or False: There was a very big wealth gap with some people living in poverty, and some living in very wealthy houses.
True! Most people lived in poor housing conditions.
Why might a person still speak Latin, today?
If they are a scientist naming things, a religious person, or want to know more about language or Roman times.
Domus
Home
Aqua
Water (like aquarium!)
The Roman Empire began in what modern-day country?
Italy
Modern Britain was originally ruled by what tribes?
Germanic (German) tribes!
Atrium
A central hall/reception area
Musica
Music (like... music!)
The first book published in Latin script was called...?
The Odyssey
Romans invented many things we use even today! Name two things that the Romans invented
Roads, weapons, farming techniques, the Latin language!
What people were responsible for the initial spread of Latin in Western European countries?
Soldiers and missionaries
A person of power in the government
Terra
Earth/land (like terraform!)
Latin evolved from what two languages?
Greek & Sanskrit
Romans were well known for what?
Fighting and leadership
Dialects helped to do what?
Change the language based on regional pronounciations.
Insulae
A small house with an upstairs & downstairs
Urbs
City (like urban!)
The Latin alphabet was based on which ancient alphabet system?
The Phoenician (Egyptian)
A group of elected people who shared control and made decisions together.
What languages combined with Latin to make modern English?
Greek, and Old French!
Dialect
A form of language based on the regional area
Bene
Good (like benefit!)