Legacy of Rome

Essential Questions

How did Roman government ideas like the Republic and Empire influence modern government systems, particularly concepts like checks and balances and citizenship? 

What lasting impact did Roman engineering advancements, such as aqueducts, roads, and concrete, have on construction practices around the world? 

How did the spread of Roman culture, including language (Latin) and artistic styles, influence the development of other European countries? 

Learning Intentions

7.H.2. The civilizations that developed in Greece and Rome had an enduring impact on later civilizations. This legacy includes governance and law, engineering and technology, art and architecture, as well as literature and history. The Roman Empire also played an instrumental role in the spread of Christianity. 

7.H.3 The Roman Empire collapsed due to various internal and external factors (political, social, and economic) which led to the development 

7.GEO.12. Maps and other geographic representations can be used to trace the development of human settlement over time. 

7.GEO.13. Geographic factors promote or impede the movement of people, products and ideas. 

7.G.17.  Greek democracy and the Roman Republic were a radical departure from monarchy and theocracy, influencing the structure and function of modern democratic governments.

7.E.21. The growth of cities and empires fostered the growth of markets. Market exchanges encouraged specialization and the transition from barter to monetary economies.