2. The Legacy of the Roman Empire Chapter 1

3. Roman Art Forms MuralsFrescoesMosaics

4. Mural

5. Fresco

6. Mosaic

7. Roman Architecture VaultDomeCathedrals

8. Vault

9. Dome

10. Cathedral

11. Roman Engineering RoadsBridgesAqueducts

12. Road

13. Bridge

14. Aqueducts

15. Roman Language Latin, the language of the Roman’s, continued after the fall of the Roman Empire. Latin has 23 letters, whereas English has 26. Our calendar comes from the one adopted by the Roman ruler, Julius Caesar. August honors Caesar Augustus.

16. Roman Writing Many English words have Latin roots and prefixes (Look at the table charts on pg. 15). Roman Numerals (Numbers) MMXII = ?????

17. Don’t be scared… MMXII = 2012

18. Roman Philosophy Stoicism Living life “the right way” Agree with nature Good character, self-control, and courage

19. Stoicism

20. Roman Law and Citizenship Many modern European laws are based on ancient Roman laws. Romans believed in natural law, meaning every person has rights that came from nature. Citizenship is both a privilege and a responsibility.

21. “Life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness!!” U.S. Constitution