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Chapter 6 Section 5: Rome and the Roots of Western Civilization

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1 Chapter 6 Section 5: Rome and the Roots of Western Civilization

2 ROMAN SYSTEM OF LAW PRINCIPLES OF ROMAN LAW
*All people have the right to equal treatment *Innocent until proven guilty *Burden of proof on the accuser *Punishment for actions

3 ROMAN ACHIEVEMENTS *Latin language will develop into French, Spanish, Portuguese, Romanian, and Italian (Romance Languages). ½ words in English come from Latin. Latin became the language of the Catholic Church

4 Greco - Roman The mixing of Greek, Hellenistic and Roman Culture
Influenced Western Civilization (Europe & United States)

5 ARCHITECTURE, ENGINEERING
*Aqueducts – used to bring water to the cities Arches – common architectural device used by Romans Buildings copied from Roman Style – Capitol

6 Architecture, Engineering ACHIEVEMENTS
Concrete Domes and Arches Colosseum Roads Columns

7 Horrible History-The Rome Report


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