Chapter 6 Section 5: Rome and the Roots of Western Civilization
ROMAN SYSTEM OF LAW PRINCIPLES OF ROMAN LAW *All people have the right to equal treatment *Innocent until proven guilty *Burden of proof on the accuser *Punishment for actions
ROMAN ACHIEVEMENTS *Latin language will develop into French, Spanish, Portuguese, Romanian, and Italian (Romance Languages). ½ words in English come from Latin. Latin became the language of the Catholic Church
Greco - Roman The mixing of Greek, Hellenistic and Roman Culture Influenced Western Civilization (Europe & United States)
ARCHITECTURE, ENGINEERING *Aqueducts – used to bring water to the cities Arches – common architectural device used by Romans Buildings copied from Roman Style – Capitol
Architecture, Engineering ACHIEVEMENTS Concrete Domes and Arches Colosseum Roads Columns
Horrible History-The Rome Report