The Legacy of the Roman Empire

The Legacy of the Roman EmpireChapter 1Roman Art FormsMuralsFrescoesMosaics

Mural

Fresco

MosaicRoman ArchitectureVaultDomeCathedrals

Vault

Dome

CathedralRoman EngineeringRoadsBridgesAqueducts

RoadBridge

Aqueducts

Roman LanguageLatin, the language of the Romans, 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.Roman WritingMany English words have Latin roots and prefixes (Look at the table charts on pg. 15).Roman Numerals (Numbers)MMXII = ?????

Dont be scaredMMXII = 2012Roman PhilosophyStoicismLiving life the right wayAgree with natureGood character, self-control, and courage

StoicismRoman Law and CitizenshipMany 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.

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

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