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Roman Influences (pp. 646-650). Demonstrate an Understanding of the Lasting Influences of Rome. 1. How did Philip unite the Greeks?. A: He conquered the Greek City-States. 2 . What was the name of the new culture created by Alexander the Great?. A: Hellenistic Civilization
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Roman Influences (pp. 646-650) Demonstrate an Understanding of the Lasting Influences of Rome
1. How did Philip unite the Greeks? • A: He conquered the Greek City-States
2. What was the name of the new culture created by Alexander the Great? • A: Hellenistic Civilization • 3. Why is Alexander so important? • A: He spread Greek culture • A: Advances made in math, science & medicine by bringing scholars together
Cultural Diffusion • Definition: An exchange of ideas, values, and products between societies • Handout Example • How might cultural diffusion happen? • A: Through trade, migration, military conquest
Cultural Diffusion: Enrichment Questions • How has American culture spread to other nations? • What might the people of these nations think of the spreading of American culture?
Name some modern-day countries that were part of the Roman Empire.
4. How did Rome change in a way that was similar to how Greece changed? • A: Both were influenced by Alexander the Great’s empire • A: Aristocracy Democracy (At first, only wealthy people (Patricians) had power in govt. Later common men (Plebians) could serve in govt. • 5. What is a Republic? • A: A government in which citizens vote to elect leaders.
6. How was the Roman Republic similar to and different from U.S. democracy? • Similarities / Comparisons: • Both Republics • Limited democracies (women and slaves had few/no rights) • Legislature had two parts (R: Senate & Assembly) (US: Senate & House) • Differences / Contrasts: • Roman Empire ruled by its military • U.S. gave rights to women and slaves later on
7. How were Roman values & military similar to & different from U.S.? • Similarities / Comparisons: • Duty & Patriotism • Large military organized into units • Military deployed internationally • Differences / Contrasts: • U.S. Govt. led by civilians, not military leaders • U.S. smaller vs. Rome had large empire
8. Greatest achievement of Roman empire? • A: System of laws (12 Tables) had lasting influence • 9. What was most important about Roman law? • A: Equality under law / procedures for fair trial / Innocent until Proven Guilty
Enrichment Question • How was Roman Republic and Law similar to U.S.? Most important idea in U.S. law? • 10. Two examples of Romans including new groups in empire?A: Citizenship offered to conquered ppl • A: Network of Roads spread trade & culture
11. How did Christianity benefit & suffer? • A: Emp. Constantine converted to C. • A: Theodosius I spread Christianity (official religion) • A: Catholic church flourished • Suffered: Christians were attacked early on
12. Biggest reason for decline of Empire? • A: Civil War & power struggles • A: war hurt trade • A: Outside Invaders • A: Divided into 2 halves • Enrichment Q: Is the U.S. in decline? Serious concerns?
Roman Government Lesson • Silent Sustained Reading and Writing • Essential Skill: Explicitly assess Roman law and government, and draw conclusions about influences on U.S. law and government • CHALLENGE: If you finish early, read the primary source (Twelve Tables) and write about 4 more similarities and contrasts between Roman and U.S. law (Refer to quotes from the Twelve Tables.)