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The Legacy of Roman Civilization: Builders and Influencers

This chapter explores the remarkable achievements of the Romans as builders of aqueducts, bridges, and roads that laid the foundation for modern infrastructure. It delves into Roman citizenship, its privileges and responsibilities, and the political and social factors that contributed to the empire’s decline. Additionally, the chapter examines the artistic and architectural influences of Rome on contemporary society, highlighting the importance of natural law and the legacy of Latin in the English language. A comprehensive look at how Roman civilization continues to impact our world today.

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The Legacy of Roman Civilization: Builders and Influencers

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  1. Chapter 1 review

  2. Romans were the greatest builders of: • Aqueducts • Bridges • roads

  3. What is a cathedral? • A large important church

  4. Which statement does NOT explain Roman citizenship? • All free people were citizens of the city-state • All citizens had the same rights • Citizenship is a privilege and responsibility • All citizens were required to vote ◊

  5. How many years since the Roman empire fell? • 1500 years

  6. A mosaic can be made out of--- • Glass • Tile • stone

  7. How many miles of roads were in and around Rome? • 50,oo miles of roads

  8. A vault is… • An arched structure used to hold up a ceiling or a roof

  9. What is a proverb? • A popular saying that is meant to express something wise or true

  10. A fresco is… • A picture painted on the moist plaster of a wall or roof

  11. B.C.E. stands for… • Before common era

  12. At Rome’s height it covered ___ to ____ border and from ___ to ___ • Northern Africa • Scottish border • Spain • Syria

  13. All but one of the following lead to Rome’s downfall • Political instability • Economic and social problems • Weakening frontiers • Loss of land ◊

  14. A mural is a painting on a wall • True

  15. C.E. stands for • Common era

  16. Philosophy is the study of wisdom, knowledge and the nature of reality • True

  17. All the following are considered political reasons for Roman empires instability EXCEPT- • Private army chose the new emperor • Didn’t know how to transfer power to a new leader • Trade suffered • No good system for choosing a new emperor ◊

  18. Roman aqueducts were a legacy of… • Architecture • Engineering • Philosophy • language ◊

  19. What caused the start of the Middle Ages? • The collapse of the Roman Empire

  20. I believe we all have a spark of godly intelligence, that we must live in agreement with nature, and that we must develop good character • A scientist • A priest • A stoic • An ecologist ◊

  21. Before the fall of the Roman Empire, how many capitals were there? • 2

  22. Philosophy is all the following EXCEPT • Nature of reality • Study of wisdom • Study of society • knowledge ◊

  23. Verburn is a Latin root and means.. • Word

  24. Roman architecture is known for its use of.. • Buttresses • Stained glass • Welded frames • Domes ◊

  25. How were American artists influenced by ancient Roman artistic techniques? • They made them look very lifelike

  26. How were American artists influenced by ancient Roman artistic techniques? • They made them look very lifelike

  27. The basis of the ideal of natural law is that.. • We all have rights

  28. Romans adapted aspects of other cultures. • True

  29. A pipe or channel built to carry water between distant places is called • An aqueduct

  30. What concept originated in Rome and influenced the Declaration of Independence? • Capitalism • Patriotism • Unlimited government • Natural rights ◊

  31. Rome was the capital of the greatest known empire. • True

  32. Trans is a Latin prefix meaning--- • Across

  33. What is one way that Latin, the Roman language, has influenced the English language? • Latin is spoken in many homes • English is written with all capital letters • English words use Latin roots and prefixes • Latin words come from English roots ◊

  34. Which of these languages developed from Latin? • Chinese • German • Greek • French ◊

  35. What civilization greatly influenced Roman art? • Greek

  36. Some of Rome’s ideas regarding laws can be found in • Constitution • Amendments • Declaration of Independence • Bill of Rights ◊

  37. What Roman architectural legacy would you find in the U.S. Capital building • Dome

  38. All the following are true of stoicism EXCEPT • Self-control, good character • Courage and duty to community • Being a Roman Catholic • Famous for bearing pain and suffering bravely and quietly ◊

  39. The items on the list are examples of what type of problems that led to the end of the Roman Empire? • People paid heavy taxes • Many people lived in poverty • Trade declined Economic

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