https://padlet.com/3062271/alb0u7ch64zp Made with a curious mind en-us 2018-09-17 15:19:42 UTC 2018-09-21 15:36:31 UTC hello@padlet.com 3062271 https://padlet.com/3062271/alb0u7ch64zp/wish/282951765 2018-09-18 14:53:38 UTC https://padlet.com/3062271/alb0u7ch64zp/wish/282951765 3062271 https://padlet.com/3062271/alb0u7ch64zp/wish/282967372 Roman cities were able to distribute water throughout its cities with there water system, aqueducts. Aqueducts were able to transfer water from the mountains down to Roman cities. Since this system was so advanced it was able to give the Romans clean, filtered water. This advanced plumbing helped the Roman empire survive.
Information from: https://www.unrv.com/culture/roman-aqueducts.php]]> 2018-09-18 15:13:06 UTC https://padlet.com/3062271/alb0u7ch64zp/wish/282967372 3062271 https://padlet.com/3062271/alb0u7ch64zp/wish/282974200 The Romans were one of the first to pave there roads. They connected all of there conquered cities with roads leading back to Rome. They built there roads by setting curb stones, digging a pit and then covering them with rocks or gravel. This then laid the foundation for paved roads today.
Information from: https://www.ancient.eu/Roman_Engineering/]]> 2018-09-18 15:22:06 UTC https://padlet.com/3062271/alb0u7ch64zp/wish/282974200 3062271 https://padlet.com/3062271/alb0u7ch64zp/wish/282980519 The Romans built bridges to get places easier and more efficiently. They were made of stones and concrete. The famous Roman Arc helped distribute the weight evenly between the bridge, making it stronger and safer. to travel.
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https://www.ancient.eu/Roman_Architecture/]]> 2018-09-19 15:00:25 UTC https://padlet.com/3062271/alb0u7ch64zp/wish/283470236 3062271 https://padlet.com/3062271/alb0u7ch64zp/wish/283477941 Domes are one of the many techniques for Roman Architecture. Domes were originally used to make a small building seem bigger by raising the roof. However, this hemisphere structure was also effective and used as a sun dial. It helped Romans be able to tell time. The domes physical structure makes buildings very spacious, another thing Romans are fairly good at.
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https://www.britannica.com/technology/dome-architecture]]> 2018-09-19 15:12:17 UTC https://padlet.com/3062271/alb0u7ch64zp/wish/283477941 3062271 https://padlet.com/3062271/alb0u7ch64zp/wish/283487092 Roman Arches was one of the basic foundations of Romans Architecture. Arche's structures provide support and controls the weight of a building. This made is good for Roman buildings because they liked them Large and strong. Roman Arches are used for many Roman structures such as Bridges, stadiums, even aqueducts.  Arches were very functional yet appealing to the eye.
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https://www.britannica.com/place/Roman-Republic ]]> 2018-09-20 15:03:04 UTC https://padlet.com/3062271/alb0u7ch64zp/wish/283964024 3062271 https://padlet.com/3062271/alb0u7ch64zp/wish/283976859 The Roman government consisted of the 2 consuls which were all patricians. However, a dictator could take over in place of the consuls for only 6 months. The senate help deal with the important issues of Rome trying to make them better. Finally, the praetors or 8 judges decide whether a citizen was guilty or innocent using the 12 tables or Roman laws.
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https://www.historyonthenet.com/the-romans-roman-government/]]> 2018-09-20 15:22:52 UTC https://padlet.com/3062271/alb0u7ch64zp/wish/283976859 3062271 https://padlet.com/3062271/alb0u7ch64zp/wish/283986221 In Rome's government, Most of its laws were made by the assemblies. They citizens who were in the assembly recommended the laws and were passed if the other members agreed. However, the other branches could make laws as well. They were enforced by Praetors or judges who were responsible for administrating justice in Rome. They dealt with crimes using the 12 tables, or Rome's laws written on 12 stone tablets. These laws helped Rome's government greatly. But, the Romans had Vigiles whom were kind of like police around Rome, and helped with Rome's crimes.
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https://www.ancient.eu/Roman_Art/]]> 2018-09-21 02:15:01 UTC https://padlet.com/3062271/alb0u7ch64zp/wish/284200154 3062271 https://padlet.com/3062271/alb0u7ch64zp/wish/284200843 The Romans were not just influenced by the Greeks in Architecture by in art as well. Wall paintings were usually used to decorate the interior of large buildings, and were painted straight on to the wall. These paintings range from simple to highly realistic.  Wall paintings could even go to the ceiling of a structure! Most wall paintings use darker and more natural colors, this gives the painting a more bold affect. In Roman wall paintings the only limit is the artist's imagination.
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