1. Rome and the Roots of Western Civilization Chapter 6 section 5 Pages 178-183

2. Greco-Roman  Greco-Roman culture- a mixture of Greek, Hellenistic (culture blend of Egyptian, Persian, and Indian influences), and Roman culture.  Rome conquered Greece and adapted their art, literature, government, philosophy, etc.  Rome impacted societies that came after

3. Rome and art  Rome sculpture was realistic Further developed bas-relief- sculpture where images project from a flat background Further developed bas-relief- sculpture where images project from a flat background  Very skilled at mosaics  The were also skilled at paintings

5. Rome and literature/learning  Borrowed philosophy and literary techniques of Greeks

6. The Legacy of Rome  Latin- language of the Romans Remained the language of learning long after the fall of Rome Remained the language of learning long after the fall of Rome Official language of the Catholic Church into the 20 th century Official language of the Catholic Church into the 20 th century Developed into French, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, and Romanian- also influenced other languages such as English Developed into French, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, and Romanian- also influenced other languages such as English

7. The Legacy of Rome  Buildings- arch, dome, concrete combined to make magnificent structures  Arches- bridges and aqueducts- designed to bring water into the cities  Roads- stone, concrete, and sand- some are still in use today

9. The Legacy of Rome  Law is the most lasting and widespread contribution Early law= strengthen rights of citizens Early law= strengthen rights of citizens Laws should be fair and apply to all equally Laws should be fair and apply to all equally Some principles: Some principles: All persons had the right to equal treatment under the lawAll persons had the right to equal treatment under the law A person was considered innocent until proven guiltyA person was considered innocent until proven guilty The burden of proof rested with the accuser rather than the accursedThe burden of proof rested with the accuser rather than the accursed A person should be punished only for actions, not thoughtsA person should be punished only for actions, not thoughts Any law that seemed unreasonable or grossly unfair could be set asideAny law that seemed unreasonable or grossly unfair could be set aside Legal basis for many European countries, places influenced by Europe (including U.S.) Legal basis for many European countries, places influenced by Europe (including U.S.)