The document discusses various legacies of ancient Rome that still impact modern society. These include: 1) Roman law and the principles of equal treatment under the law, judges deciding cases fairly, and the presumption of innocence. 2) Roman government and the ideas of republic, civic duty, and citizen participation in governance. 3) The Latin language and its influence on languages like Italian, French, Spanish, and English. 4) Architecture such as concrete, domes, arches and aqueducts.

1. Legacies of Rome

2. Agenda 4/20/07 Renaissance Sign Up Warm Up Legacies of Rome

3. Warm Up Answer the following question with the munchkins at your table. Question: What is a legacy? What do you want your legacy to be???

4. Objectives Identify the legacies of Rome and how they impact your life today.

5. Main Idea

6. What’s a legacy Legacy – something handed down from the past Do we have Roman Legacies??? What are they???? The Roman civilization changed the course of human history

7. A. Roman Law Romans believed: People were equal under the law Judges should decide cases fairly A person is innocent until proven guilty Do we believe in all these??

8. B. Roman Government Romans believed: A republic made up of free citizens works best A republic works best if citizens do their duty Citizens should participate in government Citizens should work to make society their better Do we believe in all these?

9. C. Language Romans spoke - ________________ Latin used throughout the world today Influenced Italian, French, Spanish, and English languages

11. D. Architecture Romans used: Concrete Domes, arches in buildings Aqueducts Do we???

17. E. Christianity Christianity is a major world religion It began in the Roman Empire Adopted by Roman Government as its religion in 300 AD and grew

18. Wrap Up Activity To leave the room you must… Write on a piece of paper two legacies that we have today from the Roman civilization HAPPY FRIDAY!!!

19. Roman Roads in Pax Romana