PPT-Roman Society

62 And the Struggle of the Orders Getting a Feel for Rome Seven hills Capitoline and Palatine Defense and residence Swamps in between Drained over time Forums became meeting places in between residential . . . One . of the purposes of Roman architecture was to show their strength and might, the Roman’s hold over its vast . empire.. The . structures were massive and innovative, making use of new technologies, such as the dome, and new materials, such as concrete. . From the Etruscans to the Greeks. Rome was first influenced by Etruscans. . As Rome expanded, it began to be more influenced by Greek art. . Many statues in museums will say “Roman copy of a Greek statue”.. A eulogy is a speech or piece of writing that praises someone or something. . Option 1:. . Highlight the legacies/important accomplishments of the Roman Empire by writing an original eulogy. . . World History - Libertyville HS. The Punic Wars. First Punic War – takeaway?. Second Punic War – takeaway?. Third Punic War – takeaway?. Overall, how did the Punic Wars reflect or reinforce your understanding of the character of the Roman people?. 5.5. What caused the Decline?. Economic Problems. Foreign Invasion. Decline in traditional values. Dividing the Roman Empire. Political Violence. The . Pax. . Romana. comes to an end with the death of Marcus Aurelius in 180. - Levels and positions. Why use slaves?. Roman Republic. - limited evidence. - . viatores. , . praecones. mix of slave and free. Individualized staff of governors. Taxes collected via private companies . A Brief History of Roman Numerals. . Roman numerals originated in ancient Rome. This ancient counting system is believed to have started with the ancient Etruscans. . The symbol for . one. in the roman numeral system probably represented a single tally mark which people would notch into wood or dirt to keep track of items or events they were counting. It would also be easy to write on a wax tablet.. Mr. Dunham. Geography. Rome is located on the . peninsula . of Italy. The Mediterranean Sea provides transportation and food. . Italy provides fertile plains and river valleys for food and easy communication.. An Introduction. Roman Architecture. In the Roman Empire, they had impressive architecture. They built incredible arches, forums, temples, and roads. . It . took a lot of work, but they did it all without the technology that we have today. The Romans started using architecture techniques to make building easier. . The Foundations of Christian Society in Western Society. Before we start:. Up to 30 percent of the national exam is drawn from western European content.. Think about comparisons and contrasts you could make with other places during this era:. Consuls (at the highest level) held power that extended over the lands Rome ruled.. At the end of their one-year term, they entered the Senate of Rome, the highest legislative and consultative body of the government.. and. . THE ROMAN . EMPIRE. Essential Question. :. What were the lasting characteristics of the Roman Republic and the Roman Empire? . In addition to Greece, another significant . Major Question 1. How did political power in Europe shift after the fall of the Roman Empire? . First of all…. Rome was divided into two empires in 284 AD. by the Emperor Diocletian. West (Rome) East (Constantinople). The Romans developed . innovations. that are still used today; what made them such . influential . innovators? . Definition of . “. INNOVATION. ”. : . something new or original (such as an idea, an invention, a device, a method).