The End of the Empire in the West
Art
Architecture and Engineering
Languages and Numbers
Philosophy and Law
Bonus Vocab
100

During which century was Rome at its height?

100s A.D. or 100s C.E.

100
What is the most significant characteristic about Roman sculpture?
It is very realistic, true to life.
100

Why was concrete important in Roman architecture?

It was strong and allowed great structures to be built.

100
What is the main difference between the Latin alphabet and the English alphabet?
The Latin alphabet has 23 letters and the English alphabet has 26.
100
a philosophy that flourished in ancient Greece and Rome and that focused on developing virtue, self control and courage as a way to achieve happiness
Stoicism
100

What is a republic?

a form of government in which leaders are elected to represent the people 

200
List the three main problems that resulted in the Fall of Rome.
1. Political Instability 2. Economic and Social Issues 3. Weakening Frontiers
200
What are frescoes? How were they made?
Frescoes are a type of mural, painted on moist plaster with water based paints.
200
What is the difference between an arch, vault, and dome?
Arch - a half circle of wedge shaped stone on two pillars Vault - an arch used to support a roof Dome - a series of vaults that form a large rounded roof
200

Name three modern languages that developed from Latin.

Bonus if you can name 2 additional language 

Spanish, French, Italian


Portuguese and Romanian 


200
The concepts that there is a universal order built into nature that can guide moral thinking - that every person has natural rights
Natural Law
200

What is a Representative Government? 

a system of governing when people chose people to represent them

300

What Germanic tribe attacked and loot the city of Rome?  

Visigoths

300
What is the role of a patron?
They were sponsors of art. They paid painters, sculptors, and craftspeople to create their works.
300
What Roman building feature in the Colosseum is still used today in modern football stadiums?
Tunnels - used to get people to their seats quickly
300

The Roman numerals that represent 1, 10, 100, 1000

I, X, C, M

300
Name a modern day code or law that comes from Roman ideals of Law and Justice
The Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, judges, Law Codes
300

What is the Rule of Law?

all people are accountable to the law;

no one is above the law 

400
What happened to the western Roman Empire? Who ruled this area after the West fell?
It dissolved into separate kingdoms. It was ruled by separate tribes.
400

Roman art was rediscovered during this period.

The Renaissance was a period of time (1300s-1600s) when a great flowering of culture based on Greek and Roman ideas began.

400
How many miles of Roman roads were built to connect the Roman empire?
50.000 miles
400

What is the original language spoken by the Romans? 

Latin

400
The US Capitol building shows examples of both Roman and Greek Architecture. Name them.
Roman Dome and Greek Columns
400

What is separation of power?

the division of government into 3 separate branches

executive, legislative and judicial 

500

What was the Byzantine Empire? Until what year did it last?

The name for the eastern Roman Empire located at the crossroads of Europe and Asia. It lasted until 1453. 

500

Why were wealthy Roman homes like art galleries?

because they were decorate with frescoes and mosaics.

500

To which three main places did aqueducts deliver water?

To the homes of the wealthy, to public baths, and to fountains.

500

How do you write 2020 using Roman numerals?

MMXX

500

What was the name of the Eastern Roman capital city?

Constantinople

500

What is civic duty? Give an example.

The responsibilities of a citizen 

to vote, serve on a jury, serve in the army

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