The Roman Empire Senatus Populus Que Romanus Greek

The Roman Empire Senatus Populus Que Romanus

Greek Influence on Rome Page 243 • Religion- Polytheism: the belief in many gods. The Greek gods and the Roman gods were the same, they just had different names • Architecture- Built amazing structures: the Colosseum, the Forum, the Circus Maximus, the aqueducts • Government- Roman Republic was based on Greek ideas of democracy • Education- Romans studied philosophy, mathematics, astronomy. Used these to improve and increase the Empire.

Architecture and Technology Page 244 • Romans developed the arch, a curved structure used as a support over an open space • Romans developed concrete, a mix of stone, sand, cement (a mix of lime & clay) , and water. • Romans developed the aqueduct, a structure that carried water over long distances. They went through mountains and over valleys. • The greatest architectural achievement in Rome was the Colosseum, an arena that held 50, 000 people.

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The Roman Aqueduct page 245 1. Began in the mountains at a spring 2. Water pressure carries the water 3. The aqueduct was built on a slope. Arches carry water high above ground 4. Water also ran under ground in trenches and tunnels (4 of every 5 miles) 5. Water channels directed the water to different public baths and fountains around the city.

Roman Roads • • “All roads lead to Rome” Rome built roads to all parts of its empire Allowed the military to travel quickly Allowed trade to spread quickly and easily

Roman Law Page 246 • Roman Law was instituted across the empire • Emperor Justinian updated the Twelve Tables and created a code of Roman Law • Roman Law influenced civilizations for thousands of years including our own. * In the US, if there is a reasonable doubt about a person’s guilt, they must be found innocent in court. That is from the Justinian Code.