4. Describe the significance of the Twelve Tables and the Law of Nations.
5. List the ethical concepts voiced by Jesus.
6. Explain how were the Romans able to obtain large numbers of slaves? How were slaves utilized in ancient Rome?
7. Create a table (2 columns, labeled 'Greek Contribution' and 'Roman Contribution', and as many rows as needed) describing the contributions of the Greeks and the contributions of the Romans to Western Civilisation.
8. Examine a picture of the remains of the Colosseum. What types of entertainment were performed in Rome's amphitheaters and other public buildings?
<span>1. Define republic, patrician, plebeian, imperator, Christianity, clergy, laity. Republic: The state of power rests on citizens Patrician: A person of high ranking Plebeian: A person that is part of the 'common people' Imperator: an absolute ruler Christianity: a religion Clergy: A body of ordained persons in a religion Laity: a body of religious worshipers 12 tables: The foundation of all other laws for the Roman legislation Law of nation: All citizens are protected under all laws.
I don't know what 5 means sorry
Romans were able to obtain large amounts of slaves through 1) conquest, when they conquered and enslaved other people, through 2)debt, where a person goes and works for a the loaner for a certain amount of time. Slaves were used to help do everyday chores and labors, such as helping out at the house, going to the well to draw water, etc.
Greek: Start of the Olympic games; Came up with the alphabet; had the first idea of democracy; common people elect a leader; had juries made up of common people, etc; used marble; made the column; making sculptures of real people; invented "symmetrical". Roman: Invented numeral system; apartment uses & welfare systems; planetary names; invented concrete; invented aqueducts and sewers; built roads that were connected together and still used today.
these are just a few things that the two civilizations gave us today
8) Gladiator fights, chariot races, the one where humans fought animals (forgot the name), etc
In 800, Pope Leo III (750-816) crowned Charlemagne emperor of the Romans. In this role, he encouraged the Carolingian Renaissance, a cultural and intellectual revival in Europe.
