The Legacy of the Roman Empire Chapter 1
Unit Essential Question What makes a place Culturally unique?
How did the Roman Empire affect the culture of Medieval Europe? LEQ’s How did the Roman Empire affect the culture of Medieval Europe?
Preview TO DO: Complete the Preview Handout Worksheet Page 7 of your ISN
Preview Vocabulary Murals Mosaics Frescoes Vault Dome Cathedral Aqueduct Scribes Proverb Philosophy
1.1 The Roman Empire
1.2 The End of the Roman Empire in the West Political Instability- Rome did not know how to peacefully transfer political power to new leaders Economic & Social problems- Citizens had to pay heavy taxes to fund the army which drove many into poverty. Weakening Frontiers- The empire was large, therefore, difficult to defend.
Roman Art: Murals & Frescoes
1.3 Roman Art: Mosaics
1.4 Roman Architecture & Engineering Engineering: Roads & Aqueducts Roman arches from Aqueducts still exist today.
1.4 Roman Architecture & Engineering Architecture: Vaults, Domes, Cathedrals Canterbury Cathedral St. Peter’s Dome
1.5 Roman Language & Writing Latin Root Meaning English Word Anima Life, breath, soul animal Civis Citizen, community Civic Lex, legalis Law, legal Legislature Manus Hand Manual Militare To serve as a soldier Military Portare To carry Portable Unus One united
1.5 Roman Language & Writing Latin Prefix Meaning English Word In, im, il Not Inactive, impossible, illogical Inter Among, between International Com, co Together, with Communicate, cooperate Pre Before Precede Post After, behind Postpone Re Back, again Remember Semi Half Semicircle Sub Under, less than, inferior to Submarine
1.6 Roman Philosophy, Law & Citizenship * Philosophy- Stoicism Living in a manner that agrees with nature, having good character and putting their community before yourself. *Law & Justice- Natural rights Universal Law that every person has rights. Judges tried to make decisions that respected people’s rights. *Citizenship- Citizenship is a privilege and a responsibility
Rome to Home Game Rules of the Game
Review 1. Go Back and answer your LEQ. 2. Complete the “Processing” activity on p.10 3. Complete your Study Guide