1. The Roman Empire
Senatus Populus Que Romanus

2. Greek Influence on Rome Page 243
Religion- Polytheism: the belief in many gods. The Greek gods and the Roman gods were the same, they just had different names
Architecture- Built amazing structures: the Colosseum, the Forum, the Circus Maximus, the aqueducts
Government- Roman Republic was based on Greek ideas of democracy
Education- Romans studied philosophy, mathematics, astronomy. Used these to improve and increase the Empire.

3. Architecture and Technology Page 244
Romans developed the arch, a curved structure used as a support over an open space
Romans developed concrete, a mix of stone, sand, cement (a mix of lime & clay) ,and water.
Romans developed the aqueduct, a structure that carried water over long distances. They went through mountains and over valleys.
The greatest architectural achievement in Rome was the Colosseum, an arena that held 50,000 people.

4. Arch

5. Colosseum

6. Aqueduct

7. The Roman Aqueduct page 245
Began in the mountains at a spring
Water pressure carries the water
The aqueduct was built on a slope. Arches carry water high above ground
Water also ran under ground in trenches and tunnels (4 of every 5 miles)
Water channels directed the water to different public baths and fountains around the city.

8. Roman Roads “All roads lead to Rome”
Rome built roads to all parts of its empire
Allowed the military to travel quickly
Allowed trade to spread quickly and easily

9. Roman Law Page 246 Roman Law was instituted across the empire
Emperor Justinian updated the Twelve Tables and created a code of Roman Law
Roman Law influenced civilizations for thousands of years including our own.
* In the US, if there is a reasonable doubt about a person’s guilt, they must be found innocent in court. That is from the Justinian Code.