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Achievements of the Roman Empire

Achievements of the Roman Empire. Roman Architecture. Many different buildings showing the abilities of the Romans and their advanced construction The Forum Romanum or Roman Forum The Colosseum – built for entertainment The Pantheon – built for the gods

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Achievements of the Roman Empire

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  1. Achievements of the Roman Empire

  2. Roman Architecture • Many different buildings showing the abilities of the Romans and their advanced construction • The Forum Romanum or Roman Forum • The Colosseum – built for entertainment • The Pantheon – built for the gods • All used columns as well as new designs • Romans also create concrete by mixing ingredients and soaking in water • Mixed lime, ash from volcanoes, small pieces of rock & water

  3. ROMAN FORUM

  4. Colosseum • Used to entertain • Could be flooded • Had underground tunnels/ chambers • Fit over 50,000 people and royalty

  5. The Pantheon • Hole in ceiling let in light • Dome was a new idea; used many arches and built with concrete

  6. The Roman Arch • Rome created a design for the arch that required no cement to hold it together • Used a keystone in the middle • If removed the arch would fall KEYSTONE

  7. Roman Roads and Aqueducts • Roads made of stone and ranged all over the empire of Rome • Aqueducts also all over Rome • Used arch design to support its construction

  8. Science and Medicine from Rome • Ptolemy- famous astronomer and scientist • Solar model had earth in center with sun revolving around • Also drew some of the early maps of the world • Also known for astrology and music • One of his major contributions was his study of optics • Medicine in Rome focused on public health • Public baths helped to keep people clean • Also had a public water system due to aqueducts • Medical schools were also established

  9. Literature and Language • Most famous work from literature came from writer named Virgil – writes the Aeneid • Tells the story of Aeneas and the Trojans (Greeks) came and conquered the Latins • Over 10,000 lines in the poem • Many languages branch from Latin • Known as a Romance language – based from Rome • Other languages- Romanian, French, Spanish, etc.

  10. Roman Religions • Two major religions branch from the Roman Empire and Italy • Roman Mythology and Christianity • Roman Mythology similar to Greek mythology • Jesus was born in a Roman province • Was also Jewish – Jews not well accepted in Rome • Rome has issues with people not following myths/gods of Roman mythology • Later he will be killed by Pontius Pilate for beliefs

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