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legacy of rome
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Question | Answer |
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examples of romes architecture in our modern world | domes, arches, columns and vaults in churches, banks, and government buildings’ (U.S. Capitol Building has a dome) |
examples oh how latin has influenced the english languages | the use of roman numerals, many english words use latin prefixes or roots |
examples of romes art legacy on our world | we see lifelike sculptures, frescoes, and murals in buildings, resturants and mueseums. cut gems and cameos in jewelry |
natural law | we all have rights (declaration of independence) |
examples of how roman law influenced the world today | many laws today are based on roman law and all people have natural rights |
most cities in europe had this in common, geograpghically, (where are they located) | most were located along rivers and large bodies of water to make trade and travel easier |
effect mountains have on europe | they were barriers to trade and travel but provided protection from invaders |
Identify an event during the roman empire and explain what happened OR describe an achievement and how it affects us today | bridge, aqueducts, colosseum,republic,hadrians wall, dome, arches |
factors that led to the fall of the roman empire in the western half of europe | political instability (no good leaders), economic and social problems, and weakening frontiers |
fresco | a picture painted on the moist plaster of a wall or cieling |
mural | a painting on a wall |
patron | a person who supports the arts or other activities by supplying money for them |
vault | an arched structure used to hold up a ceiling or roof |
dome | a roof shaped like a half-circle |
aqueduct | a pipe or channel to carry water between distant places |
cathedral | a large and important church |