1. THE ROMAN EMPIRE p

2. Government Kings Republic Emperor
declare war, raise taxes, punish, nominate officials, influence Senate, lead religious festivals

3. Law and Citizenship Law Written To protect citizens
Citizen’s rights: vote, hold office
Citizen’s duties: pay taxes, serve in army
Conquered people could become citizens

5. Roman Achievements
Engineering:
Durable roads
Aqueducts
stadiums

6. Architecture: Larger & stronger buildings with concrete and arch
Greek columns

7. Art
Realistic statues
Portraits

8. Philosophy Ideas to improve peoples’ lives
Stoics – people should focus on living virtuous life instead of possessions. Civic duty (act for good of community)

9. Christianity Spreads Romans viewed as part of Judaism at first
Saw it as threat & persecuted Christians
Constantine made Christianity legal
Pope (bishop of Rome) becomes important figure in society