Roman Developments and Culture Mr. Koch World History A Forest Lake High School
Religion Gods much the same as Greeks Different names - Zeus → Jupiter - Hera → Juno - Poseidon → Neptune
Literature –Virgil’s Aeneid heroic telling of Rome’s past Horace –satires of Roman society
Philosophy Stoics –emphasize duty / accepting one’s fate –Avoid passionate emotions –Virtue of reason & harmony w/ nature SenecaEpictetus Marcus Aurelius
Engineering Highly advanced –Aqueducts, roads, bridges, etc.
Math / Science Ptolemy Earth is center of universe Galen emphasized experimentation, medical encyclopedia
“Rule of Law” Innocent until proven guilty; guilt must be clear Accused may face accuser & defend self Judges interpret laws and make decisions
Circus Maximus Chariot races, gladiator contests