The End
Was Roman citizenship equal for everyone? Why or why not?
No. Citizenship favored the wealthy and some citizens did not have the right to vote while others did.
What are two examples of Roman-influenced art in modern life?
Some examples of Roman-influenced art forms today are murals in restaurants, banks, and other buildings; lifelike statues; cut gems; and cameos.
List and describe at least three architectural features developed or made popular by the Romans.
arches, such as those used in the Roman Colosseum; vaults, arches used to support a ceiling; domes, roofs shaped like a half-globe, such as that found on the Pantheon
The Roman language of Latin has influenced many other dialect, including _____.
Spanish
What is History?
You better get this right!
Name two reasons that Rome fell.
Political Instability
Economic
Social Problems
Weakening Frontiers
A pie or raised channel built to carry water over a long distance
Aqueduct
What are two examples of Roman-influenced architecture in modern society, and what features of Roman architecture do they have?
Roman-influenced architecture includes the Capitol in Washington, D.C., which has a dome and arches. The Arc de Triomphe in Paris is one huge triumphal arch.
How are the numbers 1, 10, 100, and 1,000 written by the Romans?
I, X, C, and M
Which languages are most closely related to Latin?
French & Spanish
An empire that, at its height, around 200 C.E., spanned the Mediterranean world and most of Europe
Roman Empire
What aspect of the Roman laws mentioned in this section still influence laws in modern legal systems?
Tax breaks for families with children still exist in modern legal systems.
List and describe two engineering achievements of the Romans.
aqueducts, which carried water from as far as 60 miles away; a system of 50,000 miles of roads that connected the Roman Empire
A pattern of illegal or immoral activities by government officials
Corruption
Why are historical interpretations subject to change?
Historical interpretations are subject to change based on the discovery of new evidence, which might change the context of the evidence. Historians might also bring a different perspective to the evidence and see things that others overlooked, which might explain events in a new way.
What were some of the laws Augustus passed that he believed would restore Roman culture to its former glory?
Answers may include: Augustus established laws that declared the Roman gods as the official gods of the empire. Augustus passed laws that gave tax breaks to people with children. Augustus passed laws that taxed people over a certain age more for not having children.
List and describe at least three important art forms developed or made popular by the Romans.
Romans created realistic statues and colorful mosaics. They also painted frescoes that might show three-dimensional landscapes. Romans made decorative glass bottles, developed the arts of gem cutting and metalwork, and created cameos.
What engineering feature connected the city of Rome with territory throughout the empire?
Roads
Explain why Latin remains such an important language in the United States and around the world.
Many modern European languages have developed from Latin, including Spanish, French, and Italian. English also borrows heavily from Latin. Many modern English words start with Latin prefixes or come from Latin roots. Even Latin proverbs are used in the United States.
A large territory in which several groups of people are ruled by a single leader or government
Empire
What changes did Augustus make to the military forces at his disposal? How did this ensure that he maintained control over the empire?
Answers may include: Augustus spread out the Roman legions. Augustus reformed the training that soldiers received. Augustus increased the length of service. He maintained control over the empire through the stabilization of the military and their presence in the provinces.
The study of wisdom, knowledge, andthe nature of reality
Philosophy
A slow breakdown or failure
Decline
English uses Latin ________, which are parts of words that carry their own meaning.
Prefixes
Name three geographic formations that acted as the northern borders of the Roman Empire at its height.
Rhine River
Danube River
Carpathian Mountains
Black Sea