https://padlet.com/jcay6/76x882p4ou3b Rome en-us 2020-02-24 21:27:13 UTC 2020-02-25 17:15:46 UTC hello@padlet.com jcay6 https://padlet.com/jcay6/76x882p4ou3b/wish/449785168 This is a map of the Roman Empire at its height, in 120 C.E.]]> 2020-02-24 21:34:03 UTC https://padlet.com/jcay6/76x882p4ou3b/wish/449785168 jcay6 https://padlet.com/jcay6/76x882p4ou3b/wish/449790226 Rome had a big role in how early American government structures were built. One example of this is the Roman Colosseum, which features Rome's signature arches. ]]> 2020-02-24 21:46:05 UTC https://padlet.com/jcay6/76x882p4ou3b/wish/449790226 jcay6 https://padlet.com/jcay6/76x882p4ou3b/wish/449792570 Here is the US Capitol building, which contains Roman arches throughout. ]]> 2020-02-24 21:51:35 UTC https://padlet.com/jcay6/76x882p4ou3b/wish/449792570 jcay6 https://padlet.com/jcay6/76x882p4ou3b/wish/449793842 The Romans were the first to extensively plan out their cities in a grid formation, a practice still used today. ]]> 2020-02-24 21:54:55 UTC https://padlet.com/jcay6/76x882p4ou3b/wish/449793842 jcay6 https://padlet.com/jcay6/76x882p4ou3b/wish/449797746 Romans used the 12 tablets to determine punishments for those who committed crimes. This is similar to the constitution that we all know and love.]]> 2020-02-24 22:05:01 UTC https://padlet.com/jcay6/76x882p4ou3b/wish/449797746 jcay6 https://padlet.com/jcay6/76x882p4ou3b/wish/450212981 This ancient Roman leader was a powerful figure who promised Rome many changes and gave power to the poor.]]> 2020-02-25 16:47:48 UTC https://padlet.com/jcay6/76x882p4ou3b/wish/450212981 jcay6 https://padlet.com/jcay6/76x882p4ou3b/wish/450214130 Just like Caesar, modern political candidates try to convince people to support them by appealing to the poor and promising change for the better. ]]> 2020-02-25 16:49:05 UTC https://padlet.com/jcay6/76x882p4ou3b/wish/450214130 jcay6 https://padlet.com/jcay6/76x882p4ou3b/wish/450215467 The Roman empire was one of the greatest powers in the ancient world. They conquered places that no one else had before. ]]> 2020-02-25 16:50:40 UTC https://padlet.com/jcay6/76x882p4ou3b/wish/450215467 jcay6 https://padlet.com/jcay6/76x882p4ou3b/wish/450219410 The Romans had a senate, just like many modern governments.]]> 2020-02-25 16:55:10 UTC https://padlet.com/jcay6/76x882p4ou3b/wish/450219410 jcay6 https://padlet.com/jcay6/76x882p4ou3b/wish/450223798 The majority of the farming in Rome took place in small family-owned farms. This is contrary to most of today's farms. Many large companies own huge plantations and sell the seeds to farmers, so they essentially don't own the plants. Another difference is the mode of collection of the crops. Modern farmers use combine harvesters, while all work had to be done by hand in Roman times. ]]> 2020-02-25 17:00:42 UTC https://padlet.com/jcay6/76x882p4ou3b/wish/450223798 jcay6 https://padlet.com/jcay6/76x882p4ou3b/wish/450227748 The Romans primarily wrote epic poems. For example, a well-known Roman author named Virgil wrote several poems that are still studied today in English and history classes. ]]> 2020-02-25 17:05:42 UTC https://padlet.com/jcay6/76x882p4ou3b/wish/450227748 jcay6 https://padlet.com/jcay6/76x882p4ou3b/wish/450231891 All in all, Rome affects modern society in a multitude of ways. Whether it's architecture, agriculture, literature, or government, there is no doubt that Rome has had a substantial influence on western life. ]]> 2020-02-25 17:11:19 UTC https://padlet.com/jcay6/76x882p4ou3b/wish/450231891