1. Accomplishments
of the
Roman Empire
Focus Question: What were the major contributions of Rome to our world today?

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4. Roman Accomplishments
Latin Language
System of Laws
Spread of Greek Ideas
Rome Sets up a Republic
Spread of Christianity
Roman Accomplishments
Military Organization
Greater Freedom for Women
Network of Concrete Roads
Development of the Dome
Development of Aqueducts

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6. #1 Topic- System of Laws
Early law carved onto 12 tablets for all to see
Other laws added later
A person accused of a crime was innocent until proven guilty (USA)

7. #2– Development of Aqueducts
Pont du Gard, France
Aqueduct = a canal-like structure made out of concrete
Used to bring water to people in cities from mountains miles away

9. #3 – Latin Language Official language of the Empire
Many could understand it (big +)
Many English words today come from ancient Latin.

10. #4 – Spread of Christianity
Early on, many Christians were hated and killed.
Soon, more Romans adopted Christianity, including Emperor Constantine
By 395AD, Christianity became official religion.
Circus Maximus = An arena in Rome where spectators would watch Christians fight for their lives or be eaten by lions.

11. #5 – Greater Freedom for Women
Early on, women had few rights
Later, women given more protection under the law.
Women could own property and businesses

12. #6 – Development of the Dome
Dome = Roof formed by rounded arches
Built to be very strong
Dome structures are still built today using Roman ideas

13. #7 – Network of Concrete Roads
Highways built to unify distant parts of the empire
By year 100AD, thousands of miles of concrete roads connected cities in the empire.
This is an actual Roman road that still exists today.

14. What are they doing in this picture?
#8 – Roman Republic
Republic = a government where citizens vote for their leaders
When? B.C.
No single class of people could control the whole government (shared power)
What are they doing in this picture?

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