1. The Legacy of the Roman Empire
Chapter 1

2. Unit Essential Question
What makes a place Culturally unique?

3. How did the Roman Empire affect the culture of Medieval Europe?
LEQ’s
How did the Roman Empire affect the culture of Medieval Europe?

4. Preview TO DO: Complete the Preview Handout Worksheet
Page 7 of your ISN

5. Preview Vocabulary Murals Mosaics Frescoes Vault Dome Cathedral
Aqueduct
Scribes
Proverb
Philosophy

6. 1.1 The Roman Empire

7. 1.2 The End of the Roman Empire in the West
Political Instability- Rome did not know how to peacefully transfer political power to new leaders
Economic & Social problems- Citizens had to pay heavy taxes to fund the army which drove many into poverty.
Weakening Frontiers- The empire was large, therefore, difficult to defend.

8. Roman Art: Murals & Frescoes

9. 1.3 Roman Art: Mosaics

10. 1.4 Roman Architecture & Engineering
Engineering: Roads & Aqueducts
Roman arches from Aqueducts still exist today.

11. 1.4 Roman Architecture & Engineering
Architecture: Vaults, Domes, Cathedrals
Canterbury Cathedral
St. Peter’s Dome

12. 1.5 Roman Language & Writing
Latin Root
Meaning
English Word
Anima
Life, breath, soul
animal
Civis
Citizen, community
Civic
Lex, legalis
Law, legal
Legislature
Manus
Hand
Manual
Militare
To serve as a soldier
Military
Portare
To carry
Portable
Unus
One
united

13. 1.5 Roman Language & Writing
Latin Prefix
Meaning
English Word
In, im, il
Not
Inactive, impossible, illogical
Inter
Among, between
International
Com, co
Together, with
Communicate, cooperate
Pre
Before
Precede
Post
After, behind
Postpone Re
Back, again
Remember
Semi
Half
Semicircle
Sub
Under, less than, inferior to
Submarine

14. 1.6 Roman Philosophy, Law & Citizenship
* Philosophy- Stoicism Living in a manner that agrees with nature, having good character and putting their community before yourself. *Law & Justice- Natural rights Universal Law that every person has rights. Judges tried to make decisions that respected people’s rights. *Citizenship- Citizenship is a privilege and a responsibility

15. Rome to Home Game
Rules of the Game

16. Review 1. Go Back and answer your LEQ.
2. Complete the “Processing” activity on p.10
3. Complete your Study Guide