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The Legacy of the Roman Empire

The Legacy of the Roman Empire. Chapter 1. Unit Essential Question. What makes a place Culturally unique?. LEQ’s. How did the Roman Empire affect the culture of Medieval Europe?. Preview. TO DO : Complete the Preview Handout Worksheet Page 7 of your ISN . Preview Vocabulary. Murals

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The Legacy of the Roman Empire

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  1. The Legacy of the Roman Empire Chapter 1

  2. Unit Essential Question • What makes a place Culturally unique?

  3. LEQ’s How did the Roman Empire affect the culture of Medieval Europe?

  4. Preview TO DO: • Complete the Preview Handout Worksheet • Page 7 of your ISN

  5. Preview Vocabulary • Murals • Mosaics • Frescoes • Vault • Dome • Cathedral • Aqueduct • Scribes • Proverb • Philosophy

  6. 1.1 The Roman Empire

  7. 1.2 The End of the Roman Empire in the West • Political Instability- Rome did not know how to peacefully transfer political power to new leaders • Economic & Social problems-Citizens had to pay heavy taxes to fund the army which drove many into poverty. • Weakening Frontiers- The empire was large, therefore, difficult to defend.

  8. Roman Art: Murals & Frescoes

  9. 1.3 Roman Art: Mosaics

  10. 1.4 Roman Architecture & Engineering • Engineering: Roads & Aqueducts Roman arches from Aqueducts still exist today.

  11. 1.4 Roman Architecture & Engineering • Architecture: Vaults, Domes, Cathedrals Canterbury Cathedral St. Peter’s Dome

  12. 1.5 Roman Language & Writing

  13. 1.5 Roman Language & Writing

  14. 1.6 Roman Philosophy, Law & Citizenship *Philosophy- Stoicism Living in a manner that agrees with nature, having good character and putting their community before yourself. *Law & Justice- Natural rights Universal Law that every person has rights. Judges tried to make decisions that respected people’s rights. *Citizenship- Citizenship is a privilege and a responsibility

  15. Rome to Home Game • Rules of the Game

  16. Review • 1. Go Back and answer your LEQ. • 2. Complete the “Processing” activity on p.10 • 3. Complete your Study Guide

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