1. Rome and the Roots of Western Civilization

2. The Legacy of the Greco- Roman Civilization Educated Romans learned the Greek language The mixing of Roman, Hellenistic, and Greek culture produced a new culture, called Greco-Roman culture. AKA classical civilization

3. Roman Fine Arts Roman sculptors created realistic portraits in stone. Created Bas-relief sculpture. example: Trajan’s column skilled in creating mosaics Frescos were popular as well

4. Learning and Literature Romans borrowed most of their philosophy from the Greeks Stoicism was very influential Literature elements were borrowed from the Greeks as well Most famous Latin literature is Aeneid Written by Virgil Livy composed a multivolume history of Rome Mixed lots of legends in his writings Not that accurate Tacitus wrote truthfully Wrote the Annals and Histories Described both the good and bad of Rome

5. Roman Achievements Latin Language Architecture, Engineering, and Technology Arch − aqueducts Dome − Pantheon Concrete Roads

6. Roman Law Longest lasting and most widespread contribution Believed laws should be fair and applied equally to all people − Stoic influence

7. Roman Corners Think back to the lecture on the Decline of the Roman Empire. Think of the Reasons Economic Decline Military Upheaval Politics Decay Close your eyes and think of the one you believe to be the one to have the most impact. Open your eyes and go to the corner of the reason you picked.