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Rome and the Roots of Western Civilization

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    Rome and the Roots of Western Civilization
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  • Who was Tacitus?
    A roman historian
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  • What did the Romans excel in?
    Fine arts, Literature, Philosophy,
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  • What type of government did the Romans have?
    Representative
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  • Who designed the Colosseum?
    Emperor Vespasian
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  • Which were 2 principles of the Roman laws that are nowadays influenced by it?
    •All persons had the right to equal treatment under the law.•A person was considered innocent until proven guilty.
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  • What is the Colosseum?
    The Colosseum is built right in the center of Rome, Italy. It is made up of stone and concrete, has about 80 entrances and could hold 50,000 spectators.
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  • What was the main use of the Colosseum?
    Amphitheater
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  • What are the parts of the colosseum?
    exits, passageways, arena, velarium
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  • One of the ideas that has been influenced by the Greeks and Romans?
    goverment,philosophy, and literature
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  • .Complete the sentence: “The Romans also wrote excellent prose, especially
    history.
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  • Complete the sentence : Arches also supported bridges and
    aqueducts
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  • Why were the aqueducts design?
    Aqueducts were designed by Roman engineers to bring water into cities and towns.
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