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Q1W8 Social Studies
Rise and Fall of Rome
Term | Definition |
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Roman roads | allowed Rome to maintain contact with its large empire |
concrete | building materials that is used today was invented to build large buildings and bridges in ancient Rome |
Aqueduct | Roman structure carried water from the mountains to the cities |
Roman Architecture | Basilicas, amphitheaters and aqueducts are all examples |
Romans conducted business in their language | the main reason why the Roman language spread to the farthest parts of the empire was because of this |
Western Roman Empire | Barbarians sacking Rome and a Barbarian general naming himself king marked the end of the |
Direct Democracy | Athenian Democracy, citizens voted directly on issues of government |
Indirect Democracy | Roman citizens elect representatives to make decisions in the government |
Mediterranean Seas | Rome was easily able to trade with many regions on these seas |
Modern languages | based on the Roman language |