1. I II III IV V VI VII VIII IX X Ancient Roman Technology By Madison and Cody

2. What is Technology? Tech·nol·o·gy • the application of scientific knowledge for practical purposes, esp. in industry. • machinery and equipment developed from the application of scientific knowledge. • the branch of knowledge dealing with engineering or applied sciences.

3. What is this? MMXIV

4. IV V VI IX X I II III VIII VII (1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10)

5. IV V VI VII IX I II III VIII X (1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10)

6. Roman Numerals I = 1 V = 5 X = 10 • Roman Numerals are based on 7 symbols: I, V, X, L, C, D, M. • Fractions with numerals were hard to do, so they weren’t used a lot • The number 0 wasn’t apart of roman numerals because it wasn’t needed • Roman numerals first came from the shepherds • Their hand signals to show the numbers on their hands is very similar to what we do • We still use Roman numerals to this day L = 50 C = 100 D = 500 M = 1000

7. Construction • The Roman Empire had one of the most advanced set of technologies of its time. • Different types of Roman technologies. • The Greek words to describe the technical skills of the Romans were, mechanic or machine-maker. • The romans built a lot of aqueducts, dams, bridges and amphitheatres. • Cranes were a big part of the construction building. • Roman military technology. • Romans invented the first indoor plumbing Ancient Roman Crane

8. What is This?

9. Ballista The early ballista's were made of wood, iron plates and nails Shot bolts or a stone shot Very accurate Some models substitute accuracy for range Important weapon for Roman empire Used by Julius Caesar Reconstructed Roman Ballista

10. Use in the Roman Empire • Proved its worth many times • Most archeological finds of the ballista are from the times of the ancient romans • Became permanent in the Roman army • Replaced wood with metal • Could shoot much farther Ballista on a carriage