1.What does the word “legacy” mean? 2.People who are famous or powerful are often called “legends”. List a person who you consider to be a legend and explain why.

Romulus & Remus founded Rome in 753 BC Rome was led by kings during this time Established the Roman alphabet, numbering system, and sewer system The republic began in 509 BC In a republic, the people elect the leaders Elected leaders were always wealthy This divided Romans by rich versus poor(plebaians & patricians)

Rhea was a princess and a mortal woman who was married to Mars, the Roman god of war. Rhea and Mars had twin sons and named them Romulus and Remus. Some of the other gods were jealous of Mars and Rhea, and plotted to kill Romulus and Remus. Rhea heard about the plot. Since Mars was away she needed to protect the boys. She put them in a basket and set it floating down the river hoping that they would be found. They were found by a female wolf who decided to raise them as her own cubs. After the boys had grown some the wolf knew she couldn't keep them so she put them where a shepherd would find them. The shepherd and his wife continued to raise Romulus and Remus. As the boys grew into manhood, they decided to build a city and rule it as its king. They had a contest to see who would be the top king. When it appeared that Remus was going to win the contest, Romulus got so angry that he killed Remus with a rock and became the first king of Rome. This is an important story for Romans since their city was started by the son of a god it had to be more powerful than any other city. Now look at the names Romulus and Rome. This is supposedly how Rome was named.

1. Using a full page of your composition book, make the title at the top… “Romulus & Remus” 2. Write a 1 paragraph summary of the Romulus and Remus story. POWTIDE!!! Remember POWTIDE

7.1 Analyze the legacy of the Roman Empire. I can analyze the legacy of the Roman Empire.

MAIN IDEA: Rome passed on many achievements in government, law, language and the arts to future generations.

THE LEGACY OF ROMAN WORDS Do you know where the words “doctor”, “animal”, “circus” and “family” come from the Latin language, which was spoken by the Romans.

THE LEGACY OF ROME Much of the world’s knowledge about construction comes from the Romans. Early Romans borrowed architectural ideas from the Greeks, but they also developed their own style.

ROMAN ARCHITECTURE Roman designs often included vaults, columns, domes and arches. New architectural ideas meant that buildings could be constructed in brand new ways.

ROMAN ARCHITECTURE Because of concrete and a new design, Roman theaters did not have to be built on natural slopes to have tied seating…early Greek theaters are only found on slopes. GREEK THEATER ROMAN THEATER

ROMAN ARCHITECTURE Columns, domes and arches still appear in many modern buildings. Banks, homes and government buildings often use a Roman style. Can you think of a building with columns?

ROMAN IDEAS & GOVERNMENT Roman ideas about law, as first written in the Twelve Tables, are with us today. We, like the Romans, believe that all people are equal under the law and should be treated fairly.

ROMAN IDEAS & GOVERNMENT Roman ideas about government and citizenship are also important today in the United States. Like early Romans, Americans believe that a republic made up of equal citizens is the best government.

ROMAN INFLUENCE ON LANGUAGE Today the alphabet of the Latin language, which expanded from 22 to 26 letters, and is used throughout the Western World. Latin shaped the languages of Italy, France, Spain, Portugal and Romania.

ROMAN INFLUENCE ON CULTURE When you visit Washington D.C., or the capital city of any state, you will likely see buildings with domes and arches that are directly inspired by Roman architecture.

ROMANS & CHRISTIANITY As you probably know, Christianity is one of the major religions in the world today. Christianity really began in the Roman Empire.

ROMANS & CHRISTIANITY When Rome's government adopted Christianity in the 300’s C.E. it helped the new religion to grow and spread. After Rome’s fall, many Roman ideas blended with those of Christianity.

THE LEGACY OF ROME Listening Check: Which aspects of the Roman Empire are reflected in present day cultures? Discuss with your group.

THE LEGACY OF ROME Writing Prompt: Write a paragraph explaining the legacy of the Roman Empire.

SWAP PARAGRAPHS 1. Swap paragraphs with another member in your group 2. As you are reading, make a list of the Roman accomplishments that they mentioned in their paragraph but that you did not.