PPT-Rome and the Roots of Western Civilization

Lesson 29 Rome took aspects of Greek and Hellenistic culture and added ideals of its own The mixing of Greek Hellenistic and Roman culture produced a new culture called Greco Roman culture This is also often called . Ameri can political leaders frequently said that the United States was the heir to Western civi lization and that it had a duty to defend the West against its enemies most obviously the communist bloc led by the Soviet Union sometimes termed the Eas The Roman Empire at its Height. The Roman Empire became huge. It covered most of Europe, North Africa, and some of Asia. The Empire reached its height under Emperor Diocletian (284-305 CE). The Decline Begins. : . Overview: The West. What is “The West?”. Civilization in Europe emerged after Near Eastern Civilizations declined; Daniel’s era. How Did the “The West” Begin?. Civilization in Europe emerged after Near Eastern Civilizations declined; Daniel’s era. i. Beginnings – reformation. August 30: Beginnings. Beginnings. Mesopotamia. Egypt. Beginnings. History of civilization: how to date?. Definition of “text”. Hunter/gatherer vs. producer/settler. APCIV | Organization and Reorganization of Human Societies . c. 600 BCE - c. 600 CE. Transitioning out of the Classical Age. Rome, China, and India were economically and culturally self-sufficient . However, long-distance trade developed between them and assisted their growth. Chapter 5. Origins. Rome, as a dominant force in the Mediterranean, owed much to both . geographical features. and . human resources. Geographical features:. Located in the middle of Mediterranean region. Thesis. With the fall of Rome many Europeans found themselves with a common, sociocultural and patriarchal void in their lives. Eventually, with the long and often violent Christianization of Europe, that void was filled. However, this constant squabbling led to chaos on a large scale, causing medieval life to become incredibly dangerous for the common man. In order to cope with these dangers the lower classes gave up freedom to receive protection from the higher classes causing a rigid, hierarchical system to arise to keep balance and order. . The Roman Empire at its Height. The Roman Empire became huge. It covered most of Europe, North Africa, and some of Asia. The Empire reached its height under Emperor Diocletian (284-305 CE). Expansion: Good or Bad?. Words Related to History and Social Studies. Anthrop-. man. Anthropologist, Anthropology, Anthropoid, Anthropological, . Anthropophile. Capit. - & . cipit. -. head. Capital, Capitalism, Capitalize, Capitulate, Precipitate, Precipitation, Precipitous. Rome. Greece. Roman Republic & Empire. Jupiter, Juno, Apollo, Diana, Minerva, and Venus. Very similar to the Greek gods and goddesses!. Roman gods and goddesses. Rome: Centrally located in the Mediterranean Basin and distant from eastern Mediterranean powers. Chapter 10. Comparing feudal societies. Be aware that one of the major comparisons that may appear on the AP* World History test involves a comparison of . European. and . Japanese. feudal systems. . The Roman Empire at its Height. The Roman Empire became huge. It covered most of Europe, North Africa, and some of Asia. The Empire reached its height under Emperor Diocletian (284-305 CE). Expansion: Good or Bad?. The Roman Empire at its Height. The Roman Empire became huge. It covered most of Europe, North Africa, and some of Asia. The Empire reached its height under Emperor Diocletian (284-305 CE). Expansion: Good or Bad?. 31302928272625 24313124272923Gideon RoseSAMUEL P HUNTINGTON is the Eaton Professor of the Science of Government and Director of the John M Olin Institute for Strategic Studies at Harvard University Th