The document discusses the legacies of ancient Rome that still impact modern society. It identifies several key Roman influences: Roman law established principles of equality under law and innocent until proven guilty; the Roman republic promoted citizen participation in government; Latin influenced many modern languages; Roman architectural innovations included concrete, arches and domes, and aqueducts; and Christianity originated in the Roman Empire and was adopted as its official religion. Students were asked to identify at least two Roman legacies that are still present today.

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
1. 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
1. Romans spoke - ________________
2. Latin used throughout the world today
3. Influenced Italian, French, Spanish, and
English languages

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

17. E. Christianity
1. Christianity is a major world religion
2. It began in the Roman Empire
3. 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