1. Roman Achievement
Chapter 6 section 3

2. “Greece has conquered her rude conqueror”
The Greek culture was widely adopted by the Romans (cultural diffusion)

3. Greco-Roman Culture
Assimilation of the Greek, Hellenistic and Roman cultures

4. Pax Romana (peaceful Rome)
Roads and seas are protected by the legions
Leads to massive cultural diffusion

5. Poetry Roman poets attempt to arouse patriotism and help unite Rome
Use satire to attack corrupt leaders and social ills .

6. Philosophy Hellenistic philosophy of Stoicism Importance of Duty
Acceptance of Fate
Concern for others

7. Roman Art & Architecture
Based on Greek and Etruscan models

8. Sculpture
Stressed realism
Revealed an individual’s character

9. Mosaics
Pictures made with colored chips of stone or glass.

10. Greco-Roman Art and Architecture
Will go on to influence artists in the 18th and 19th centuries.

11. Architecture
Emphasized grandeur
The column, arch, and dome

12. Pantheon
Temple to all Roman gods

13. Roman Engineering
Built roads, bridges, harbors…

14. Aqueducts
Brought water from the hills into the city

15. Public Baths
Local hangout

16. Rome’s Greatest Legacy
The rule of Law
Civil law

17. Five Basic Principles 1. People are equal under the law
2. Guilt must be clearly established
5. A person is presumed innocent until proven guilty
Five Basic Principles
3. Decisions must be based on fairness
4. The accused can face accusers and defend against the charge