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Roman Legacies

Art, Architecture, Inventions, Entertainment

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A 200-year period of peace during the Roman Empire. Pax Romana
A stadium built for holding the gladiator games - a series of violent competitions often ending in death for the losers. Colosseum
A channel used to move water over land. These were used to carry water from lakes and reservoirs into the city. aqueducts
A binding agent, made of stones, sand, lime, clay and water, developed by the Romans which enabled them to construct enormous buildings and temples. concrete
A building technique that uses rounded, semi-circle construction which enabled the Romans to build larger, more sturdy bridges, aqueducts, temples, and stadiums. arches
Services provided to the poor such as food, housing, education, and medical assistance . welfare
The largest stadium in ancient Rome that was used for chariot races. Circus Maximus
An art form that involves using small pieces of glass, pottery or stone to make an image. Mosaic
An art form in which a scene is carved out of stone or marble. They can be found on important buildings and monuments. Relief
Art that closely imitated life. Romans depicted scenes from everyday life to show future generations what life was like in the past. Realism
A monument with a large arch that usually spanned a roadway. Romans built them to celebrate past emperors. Triumphal Arch
An open-air, oval building with a central area surrounded by tiers of seats. Sports events and plays were held here. ampitheater
Trained combatants who fought each other and wild animals for entertainment. They were often slaves or prisoners. gladiator
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