Happy Friday!

• Bell Ringer:– Pick up the worksheet on your way in– Complete both sides of the worksheet

Chapter 6, Section 5 “Rome and the Roots of Western Civilization”

I. The Legacy of Greco-Roman Civilization

A. Greco-Roman Culture: mixing of Greek, Hellenistic, & Roman culture; classical civilization

B. Roman Fine Arts

1. bas-relief sculpture

2. mosaics

3. painting; few have survived

a. best examples are found in Pompeii

C. Learning and Literature

1. Stoicism encouraged virtue, duty, moderation, & endurance

II. The Legacy of Rome

A. The Latin Language

1. developed into other languages (Romance languages)

2. more than ½ of English words have Latin basis

B. Master Builders

1. Colosseum

2. aqueducts – brought water to cities & towns

3. U.S. Capitol includes Roman features

4. roads

C. Roman System of Law

1. equal treatment under law

2. innocent until proven guilty

3. burden of proof w/ accuser, not accused

4. punished for actions, not thoughts

5. unfair laws set aside

Daily Essential Questions

1. In the fields of art and literature, the Romans were influenced by which other culture?

2. List the four legacies of Rome, and the regions of the world where Roman influence can be found today.

• On the back of your Section 4 notes:– Copy the Multiple Causes: Fall of the Western Roman

Empire on page 174• Answer the two Skill builder questions

• Afterwards: Work on the Roman Empire Flipbook – Due Tuesday

• Ancient Rome Test Tuesday