https://padlet.com/lsa9/1s4822ufnmlv Roman Contributions en-us 2020-02-20 16:19:22 UTC 2020-02-25 14:44:44 UTC hello@padlet.com lsa9 https://padlet.com/lsa9/1s4822ufnmlv/wish/448128606 The Roman empire originated along the Tiber River and was created by seven hills. The Mediterranean Sea was east of the coast. This structure of Rome contributes to many modern day societies. ]]> 2020-02-20 16:24:04 UTC https://padlet.com/lsa9/1s4822ufnmlv/wish/448128606 lsa9 https://padlet.com/lsa9/1s4822ufnmlv/wish/448134291 The Roman empire had an effective economy in which had laws, society, good, and inventions that impacts the modern world today. The Roman law was the legal system of Rome]]> 2020-02-20 16:32:15 UTC https://padlet.com/lsa9/1s4822ufnmlv/wish/448134291 lsa9 https://padlet.com/lsa9/1s4822ufnmlv/wish/449965545 The legacy of Rome is used today in western culture. Government, law, architecture, engineering, and religion from the Roman legacy has influenced our society. ]]> 2020-02-25 08:37:25 UTC https://padlet.com/lsa9/1s4822ufnmlv/wish/449965545 lsa9 https://padlet.com/lsa9/1s4822ufnmlv/wish/449966330 The Roman economy was largely agrarian, centered around trading. 
The Romans imported materials including beef, corn, glassware, iron, lead, leather, marble, oil, perfumes, spices, wine, etc.
There main trading partners were with Spain, France, the Middle East, and North Africa.

]]> 2020-02-25 08:40:23 UTC https://padlet.com/lsa9/1s4822ufnmlv/wish/449966330 lsa9 https://padlet.com/lsa9/1s4822ufnmlv/wish/449978013 Roman Republic - a form of government that let the people elect officials. It was a complex government with a constitution, detailed laws, and elected officials such as senators. The consuls, senate, assembly, and tribunes made up the republic.
-Roman citizens were divided up into two distinct classes, the plebeians and the patricians.

Roman government and politics have influenced the modern cultures today, as they use the same tactics in governing.

]]> 2020-02-25 09:30:18 UTC https://padlet.com/lsa9/1s4822ufnmlv/wish/449978013 lsa9 https://padlet.com/lsa9/1s4822ufnmlv/wish/449980500 Julius Caesar-  A renowned military leader, politician and scholar in ancient Rome.  He led to the rise of the Roman empire, although, the wealthy members of the Senate murdered him. 

Tiberius Gracchus-  He was known for his struggles on behalf of the poor people of Rome, and made efforts to bring relief to the lives along with his brother Gaius Gracchus.

Constantine- Unified the divisions in the Roman kingdom. Constantine then decided to relocate the capital from Rome to what was Byzantium. He renamed the new capital, Constantinople.]]> 2020-02-25 09:39:17 UTC https://padlet.com/lsa9/1s4822ufnmlv/wish/449980500 lsa9 https://padlet.com/lsa9/1s4822ufnmlv/wish/449980842 Art- Many free standing sculptures, bronze casting, vase art, mosaic,  metal work, and jewelry. 
Agriculture-  Included grains such as wheat, barley, which were used for making bread, as well as grapes for wine and olives for oil.
Literature- Roman literature was written in the Latin language. Historical epics telling of the early military history of Rome, followed by poetry, comedies, histories and tragedies.
Language- Romans spoke Latin, a language that is now known as a "dead" language today. ]]> 2020-02-25 09:40:26 UTC https://padlet.com/lsa9/1s4822ufnmlv/wish/449980842 lsa9 https://padlet.com/lsa9/1s4822ufnmlv/wish/449981088 2020-02-25 09:41:17 UTC https://padlet.com/lsa9/1s4822ufnmlv/wish/449981088 lsa9 https://padlet.com/lsa9/1s4822ufnmlv/wish/450100889 1- Largest empire in the word
2- Engineering advancements (aqueducts)
3- Highly sophisticated system of roads
4- Significant structures including the Collusseum, Pantheon, ]]> 2020-02-25 14:38:57 UTC https://padlet.com/lsa9/1s4822ufnmlv/wish/450100889