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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

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

ROMAN FORUM

ROMAN FORUM

Colosseum • Used to entertain • Could be flooded • Had underground tunnels/ chambers

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

The Pantheon • Hole in ceiling let in light • Dome was a new

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

The Roman Arch • Rome created a design for the arch that required no

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

Roman Roads and Aqueducts • Roads made of stone and ranged all over the

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

Science and Medicine from Rome • Ptolemy- famous astronomer and scientist • Solar model

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

Literature and Language • Most famous work from literature came from writer named Virgil

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.

Roman Religions • Two major religions branch from the Roman Empire and Italy –

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

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