1. 1.What does the word
“legacy” mean?
2.People who are famous or
powerful are often called
“legends”. List a person who
you consider to be a legend
and explain why.
2. 7.1 Analyze the legacy
of the Roman Empire.
I can analyze the legacy
of the Roman Empire.
3. MAIN IDEA:
Rome passed on many achievements in government,
law, language and the arts to future generations.
4. Do you know where the words “doctor”, “animal”,
“circus” and “family” come from the Latin language,
which was spoken by the Romans.
5. • Much of the world’s knowledge about construction
comes from the Romans.
• Early Romans borrowed architectural ideas from the
Greeks, but they also developed their own style.
6. • Roman designs often included vaults, columns,
domes and arches.
• New architectural ideas meant that buildings
could be constructed in brand new ways.
7. • Because of concrete and a new design, Roman theaters
did not have to be built on natural slopes to have tied
seating…early Greek theaters are only found on slopes.
GREEK THEATER
ROMAN THEATER
8. • Columns, domes and arches still appear in
many modern buildings.
• Banks, homes and government buildings
often use a Roman style.
• Can you think of a building with columns?
9. • Roman ideas about law, as first written in the
Twelve Tables, are with us today.
• We, like the Romans, believe that all people are
equal under the law and should be treated fairly.
10. • Roman ideas about government and citizenship are also
important today in the United States.
• Like early Romans, Americans believe that a republic
made up of equal citizens is the best government.
11. Magistrates-another name
for a government official
Consuls-the 2 most powerful
magistrates in Rome
Roman Senate-Council of
powerful Romans who
advised the city’s leaders
Forum-Rome’s public meeting
place which housed the
government, temples, and an
open market
12. • Today the alphabet of the Latin language, which
expanded from 22 to 26 letters, and is used
throughout the Western World.
• Latin shaped the languages of Italy, France, Spain,
Portugal and Romania. These are called the
Romantic languages.
13. • When you visit Washington D.C., or the capital city of any
state, you will likely see buildings with domes and arches
that are directly inspired by Roman architecture.
14. • As you probably know, Christianity is one of the
major religions in the world today.
• Christianity really began in the Roman Empire.
15. • When Rome's government adopted Christianity in the
300’s C.E. it helped the new religion to grow and spread.
• After Rome’s fall, many Roman ideas blended with those
of Christianity.
17. Write a thank you card to the
Romans thanking them for 3
contributions to the world. Also,
explain how each contribution
benefits you!
18. 1. Swap thank you cards
with your partner.
2. Read about the
contributions they listed.
3.Lets review all of the
contributions as a class!
19. 1. Who are the common people of Rome (peasants, traders, and workers?
Plebeians
2. Who are the powerful nobles of Rome (wealthy citizens and nobles)?
Patricians
3. Who are the elected officials who represented the people?
Magistrates
4. Who are the two most powerful magistrates who were elected to run the city
and army?
Consuls
5. What is the council of wealthy and powerful Romans that advised the city’s
leaders?
Roman Senate
6. What is the name of the Roman language?
Latin
7. What are the 12 bronze tablets of Roman laws displayed in Rome.
The Law of the 12 Tables
8. What is the name of Rome’s public meeting place/building. This is known as the
heart of Rome as people went there to meet, shop, chat, and gossip.
The Forum
