Architecture & Art
Rome is known for influencing forms of art called ...
Sculptures
T or F:
Roman's had different courts and senates than we did.
False
What was Rome's most influential language?
Latin
Stoicism
Which modern science has Rome specifically influenced?
Agriculture
Sculptures were made out of what materials?
Clay, marble, metal, and stone.
Roman courts are known for influencing what kind of hearing?
A preliminary hearing
T or F:
Latin is a dead language
No, it is still used today.
Define Stoicism and tell me one Stoic Philosopher.
The Philosophy that believes that if a person were to understand the world completely, they would have the ability to avoid all possible evil.
Marcus Aurelius
What did the Romans influence and use to process grain?
Water Mills
Rome's art and architecture was influenced by which culture?
Greek culture
What was the era called when poetry in Rome was abundant?
The Golden Age of Poetry
Why is Latin so important for us to understand today?
So many old manuscripts are in Latin, and the language helps us see into the ancient world
Was Rome polytheistic or monotheistic?
Polytheistic
What are some Scientific Developments that Rome has developed?
crop rotation, pruning, grafting, seed selection, mills, roadways
What did Rome do to Greek pillar structures? Why?
Curved them into having roofs. Gave them more stability.
What are the names of the empires most influential poets?
Virgil, Horace, Orvid
What are some Latin phrases that are still used today?
et cetera, caveat, alter ego, et al
What are some names of the Roman gods?
Jupiter, Juno, Saturn, Venus, Mercury (Notice the resemblance???)
What is the phrase that represents Rome's ability to build rigid, extensive roadways?
"All roads lead to Rome"
BONUS:
What were Roman structures and pillars made out of?
(Hint: Most sidewalks today are made of this material)
Cement or Mortar; volcanic ash mixed with water
BONUS:
Roman government buildings were called ...
Basilicas
BONUS:
Name one or two other popular languages from that time period (other than Latin)
Greek, Hebrew, Aramaic, etc.
BONUS:
What were some groups under empire-wide persecution?
BONUS:
What is the connection between water mills and roadways in Rome?
The stone cutting to lays stones on the roadway