Roman Influences (pp. 646-650)

Demonstrate an Understanding of the Lasting Influences of Rome

1. How did Philip unite the Greeks?

A: He conquered the Greek City-States

2. What was the name of the new culture created by Alexander the Great?

A: Hellenistic Civilization3. Why is Alexander so important?A: He spread Greek cultureA: Advances made in math, science &

medicine by bringing scholars together

Cultural Diffusion

Definition: An exchange of ideas, values, and products between societies

Handout ExampleHow might cultural diffusion happen?A: Through trade, migration, military

conquest

Cultural Diffusion: Enrichment Questions

How has American culture spread to other nations?

What might the people of these nations think of the spreading of American culture?

Name some modern-day countries that were part of the Roman Empire.

4. How did Rome change in a way that was similar to how Greece changed?

A: Both were influenced by Alexander the Great’s empire

A: Aristocracy Democracy (At first, only wealthy people (Patricians) had power in govt. Later common men (Plebians) could serve in govt.

5. What is a Republic?A: A government in which citizens vote to elect

leaders.

6. How was the Roman Republic similar to and different from U.S. democracy?

Similarities / Comparisons:Both RepublicsLimited democracies (women and slaves had few/no rights)Legislature had two parts (R: Senate & Assembly) (US: Senate

& House)Differences / Contrasts:Roman Empire ruled by its militaryU.S. gave rights to women and slaves later on

7. How were Roman values & military similar to & different from U.S.?

Similarities / Comparisons: Duty & PatriotismLarge military organized into unitsMilitary deployed internationallyDifferences / Contrasts:U.S. Govt. led by civilians, not military leadersU.S. smaller vs. Rome had large empire

8. Greatest achievement of Roman empire?

A: System of laws (12 Tables) had lasting influence

9. What was most important about Roman law?

A: Equality under law / procedures for fair trial / Innocent until Proven Guilty

Enrichment Question

How was Roman Republic and Law similar to U.S.? Most important idea in U.S. law?

10. Two examples of Romans including new groups in empire?A: Citizenship offered to conquered ppl

A: Network of Roads spread trade & culture

11. How did Christianity benefit & suffer?

A: Emp. Constantine converted to C.A: Theodosius I spread Christianity

(official religion)A: Catholic church flourished Suffered: Christians were attacked

early on

12. Biggest reason for decline of Empire?

A: Civil War & power strugglesA: war hurt tradeA: Outside InvadersA: Divided into 2 halvesEnrichment Q: Is the U.S. in decline?

Serious concerns?

Roman Government Lesson

Silent Sustained Reading and WritingEssential Skill: Explicitly assess Roman law and

government, and draw conclusions about influences on U.S. law and government

CHALLENGE: If you finish early, read the primary source (Twelve Tables) and write about 4 more similarities and contrasts between Roman and U.S. law (Refer to quotes from the Twelve Tables.)