https://padlet.com/avpb6/i0itj0kmksx3wj9a The contributions of the Roman Empire en-us 2022-02-11 14:43:15 UTC 2022-02-11 15:53:02 UTC hello@padlet.com avpb6 https://padlet.com/avpb6/i0itj0kmksx3wj9a/wish/2042534166 By 117 CE, the Roman Empire was at its largest. Engulfing the Mediterranean Sea, and spreading from Spain to Mesopotamia. The Roman Empire was one of the largest empires in the world during its reign. ]]> 2022-02-11 14:49:30 UTC https://padlet.com/avpb6/i0itj0kmksx3wj9a/wish/2042534166 avpb6 https://padlet.com/avpb6/i0itj0kmksx3wj9a/wish/2042543317 The Romans obeyed the laws of the Twelve Tables. This set of laws had inspired our the formatting of our Constitution.]]> 2022-02-11 14:53:55 UTC https://padlet.com/avpb6/i0itj0kmksx3wj9a/wish/2042543317 avpb6 https://padlet.com/avpb6/i0itj0kmksx3wj9a/wish/2042551033 The Roman Society was mainly divided into three groups. This included the Patricians, who were the ruling class of Rome. Also, the Plebeians, who were the large lower class of Rome. Lastly, there were the slaves, who were forced to serve the citizens of Rome. ]]> 2022-02-11 14:57:29 UTC https://padlet.com/avpb6/i0itj0kmksx3wj9a/wish/2042551033 avpb6 https://padlet.com/avpb6/i0itj0kmksx3wj9a/wish/2042559501 Romans invented large aqueducts that carried fresh water to parts of the Empire for farming, cleaning, and drinking. Romans imported a variety of goods throughout the Empire from trading (e.g. iron, silver, tin, and silk).]]> 2022-02-11 15:01:45 UTC https://padlet.com/avpb6/i0itj0kmksx3wj9a/wish/2042559501 avpb6 https://padlet.com/avpb6/i0itj0kmksx3wj9a/wish/2042568443 Romans had several major figures throughout history who helped the society excel. This will include emperors like Julius Caesar, Augustus, and Constantine. Their famous gods were inspired by the Greek gods. Their religions were almost exactly the same, except for the names. They worshipped gods like Jupiter (or Zeus), Juno (or Hera), Neptune (or Poseidon), and many more.]]> 2022-02-11 15:06:26 UTC https://padlet.com/avpb6/i0itj0kmksx3wj9a/wish/2042568443 avpb6 https://padlet.com/avpb6/i0itj0kmksx3wj9a/wish/2042576647 Rome was famous for their architectural achievements. Especially with the utilization of the arch (as seen in the picture above). They used this feature in many of their buildings and structures. ]]> 2022-02-11 15:10:15 UTC https://padlet.com/avpb6/i0itj0kmksx3wj9a/wish/2042576647 avpb6 https://padlet.com/avpb6/i0itj0kmksx3wj9a/wish/2042582692 Romans are well known for their artistic ability for constructing mosaics. These mosaics are comprised of small, colored rectangles that are put together to make a picture. They used this technique for making a large majority of their art.]]> 2022-02-11 15:13:11 UTC https://padlet.com/avpb6/i0itj0kmksx3wj9a/wish/2042582692 avpb6 https://padlet.com/avpb6/i0itj0kmksx3wj9a/wish/2042593838 The Roman civilization was a Republic and had three branches and they inspired our government of today. A republic is a form of government where the people vote for others to represent them in government to make decisions. They had their own executive, legislative, and judicial branches. Their executive branch was made of 2 consuls, their legislative was made of the Roman Senate along with assemblies, and their judicial was made of eight judges or tribunes. ]]> 2022-02-11 15:18:20 UTC https://padlet.com/avpb6/i0itj0kmksx3wj9a/wish/2042593838 avpb6 https://padlet.com/avpb6/i0itj0kmksx3wj9a/wish/2042610222 Rome got a lot of its goods through trading and importing goods throughout the empire. With how much territory the empire had conquered, there was a large variety resources they could make use of. In Rome, people could serve in government, become soldiers, architects, farmers, doctors, craftsmen, and teachers. The major Roman crops included olives, grapes, and walnuts. However, they got a lot of their crops imported from other conquered parts of the empire.]]> 2022-02-11 15:26:05 UTC https://padlet.com/avpb6/i0itj0kmksx3wj9a/wish/2042610222 avpb6 https://padlet.com/avpb6/i0itj0kmksx3wj9a/wish/2042623705 We can see the influence of the Roman Empire in many ways in today's world. Whether its through architecture, art, and politics. They have really left their mark on the societies of today. We can see them in our government with the three branches which were adapted from their government. We can see Roman architecture on government buildings, especially the use of the arch. We can also see their art in museums, decorations, and architecture. ]]> 2022-02-11 15:32:19 UTC https://padlet.com/avpb6/i0itj0kmksx3wj9a/wish/2042623705