The Roman Empire

The Roman Empire

3 Continents: Africa, Europe, Asia

Romes 1st Emperor

Augustus

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Understanding
What 3 continents did the Roman Empire
Cover?

Roman Law
Ensured that everyone was treated the
same
Written down
On public display

Roman Citizens
Rights

Duties

Hold public office

Pay taxes

Vote

Men served in army

Roman
Citizenship
Highly valued.
Granted to
some
conquered
peoples.
Made them
loyal to
Empire!

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Understanding
How did people know what the Roman laws
were?
What did Roman citizenship give you?

Roman Advancements
Engineering
:
Bridges
Aqueducts
Man-made
channels
that carry
water!
Roads

Roman Advancements
Architecture
Bigger/stron
ger
buildings
Columns
and open
spaces

Roman Advancements
Art/Philosophy
Realistic statues
Stoics:
Not concerned
with
possessions
Focused on
being good
citizens.

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Understanding
What are two advancements that the
Romans gave us and why are they
important?