https://padlet.com/309532/p2qnnoxxlc69 Made with the best of intentions en-us 2018-09-17 15:19:46 UTC 2018-10-03 21:07:20 UTC hello@padlet.com 309532 https://padlet.com/309532/p2qnnoxxlc69/wish/282397542 The Romans engineered many aqueducts, man - made channel structures that carry water from the mountain ranges all the way to Rome. Romans first aqueduct was named the Aqua Appia. This aqueduct was built in 312 BCE. Engineers today have constructed many aqueducts inspired by the Romans and their engineering. (Medieval to Early Modern Times) (https://www.ancient.eu/Roman_Engineering/) ]]> 2018-09-17 15:28:42 UTC https://padlet.com/309532/p2qnnoxxlc69/wish/282397542 309532 https://padlet.com/309532/p2qnnoxxlc69/wish/282950570 Architecture is the way that buildings are designed. The Roman architecture was influenced by Greek ideas to make their buildings look elegant and grand. Some examples of Roman architecture include the "triumphal arch," amphitheaters, private homes, temples, and even baths. (https://www.ancient.eu/Roman_Architecture/)]]> 2018-09-18 14:52:22 UTC https://padlet.com/309532/p2qnnoxxlc69/wish/282950570 309532 https://padlet.com/309532/p2qnnoxxlc69/wish/282981413 Engineering is designing large structures including roads, aqueducts, bridges, concrete, tunnels, and stadiums. (Medieval to Early Modern Times)]]> 2018-09-18 15:32:30 UTC https://padlet.com/309532/p2qnnoxxlc69/wish/282981413 309532 https://padlet.com/309532/p2qnnoxxlc69/wish/283196016 The Romans paved many roads, as it was the easiest way for transportation to long distances. In fact, the Romans had paved roads from northern England to southern Egypt. The roads were mostly made for travel and trade, but were also used to maintain control over the vast territories of the Empire. (https://www.ancient.eu/Roman_Engineering/)]]> 2018-09-18 23:36:45 UTC https://padlet.com/309532/p2qnnoxxlc69/wish/283196016 309532 https://padlet.com/309532/p2qnnoxxlc69/wish/283202025 Whenever the Romans encountered a hill or a mountain, they would build a tunnel. Building tunnels could also take many years to complete. This type of construction had to have careful planning to make sure that both ends of the tunnel correctly met in the middle of the mountain or hill. The most used method for building tunnels was called the qanat method created by the Persians. (https://www.ancient.eu/Roman_Engineering/)]]> 2018-09-19 00:14:28 UTC https://padlet.com/309532/p2qnnoxxlc69/wish/283202025 309532 https://padlet.com/309532/p2qnnoxxlc69/wish/283204556 Triumphal arches were used to celebrate important events such as military victories. These Triumphal arches would honor these important events through inscriptions and sculptures. These triumphal arches varied between triple, double, or single entrances. The largest surviving example of a Roman triumphal arch is the Arch of Constantine. (https://www.ancient.eu/Roman_Architecture/)]]> 2018-09-19 00:28:00 UTC https://padlet.com/309532/p2qnnoxxlc69/wish/283204556 309532 https://padlet.com/309532/p2qnnoxxlc69/wish/283466277 In the Roman times the amphitheater was the center of entertainment. These grand stadiums, built by the Romans, were inspired by the Greeks. The Roman amphitheater had a semicircular orchestra  and was made by stone. (https://www.ancient.eu/Roman_Architecture/) (http://www.primaryhomeworkhelp.co.uk/romans/amplitheatre.htm)]]> 2018-09-19 14:54:32 UTC https://padlet.com/309532/p2qnnoxxlc69/wish/283466277 309532 https://padlet.com/309532/p2qnnoxxlc69/wish/283713940 Inside the Roman Baths display the Roman's stunning display of creativity with columns, statues, marble, and more. The Roman baths are also known to be the most preserved Roman remains in the world. One of the best surviving examples of the Roman Baths is the Baths of Caracalla in Rome that is said to have been completed in 216 CE.(https://visitbath.co.uk/listings/single/roman-baths/) (https://www.ancient.eu/Roman_Architecture/)]]> 2018-09-20 03:14:26 UTC https://padlet.com/309532/p2qnnoxxlc69/wish/283713940 309532 https://padlet.com/309532/p2qnnoxxlc69/wish/283959982 The Romans were divided into groups - Slaves, Plebeians, and Patricians. The government was also divided into three branches - Legislative, Executive, Judicial. (https://www.historyonthenet.com/the-romans-roman-government/)]]> 2018-09-20 14:56:45 UTC https://padlet.com/309532/p2qnnoxxlc69/wish/283959982 309532 https://padlet.com/309532/p2qnnoxxlc69/wish/283979986 In the Roman times, the Legislative branch consisted of the tribal assembly, centuriate assembly, and most important, the Senate, which were 300 Patricians. The Patricians were that of the wealthiest and oldest families. In fact, the Senate was the most powerful branch of the Roman government. (https://www.penfield.edu/webpages/jgiotto/onlinetextbook.cfm?subpage=1666288)(http://romangov.weebly.com/rome-vs-us.html)]]> 2018-09-20 15:27:36 UTC https://padlet.com/309532/p2qnnoxxlc69/wish/283979986 309532 https://padlet.com/309532/p2qnnoxxlc69/wish/284175416 The Roman Executive branch was made up of two consuls, because they did not want the single rule of a King. The consuls were elected by an assembly. These two consuls were able to veto the others decision and controlled the military. Many say that the two consuls idea came from the Spartans, but known knows for sure. (https://www.penfield.edu/webpages/jgiotto/onlinetextbook.cfm?subpage=1666288) (http://romangov.weebly.com/rome-vs-us.html)]]> 2018-09-20 23:46:26 UTC https://padlet.com/309532/p2qnnoxxlc69/wish/284175416 309532 https://padlet.com/309532/p2qnnoxxlc69/wish/284181657 The Judicial Branch was made up of Praetors. Praetors were eight judges that would serve for a year. Only two of the judges supervised the criminal and civil court. (http://romangov.weebly.com/rome-vs-us.html)]]> 2018-09-21 00:09:48 UTC https://padlet.com/309532/p2qnnoxxlc69/wish/284181657 309532 https://padlet.com/309532/p2qnnoxxlc69/wish/284185589 Roman art consisted of lifelike portraits of objects and people, and realistic statues that were influenced by Greek art. Some examples of Roman art is the bust, sculpture, and mosaics. (https://www.ducksters.com/history/art/ancient_roman_art.php)]]> 2018-09-21 00:37:03 UTC https://padlet.com/309532/p2qnnoxxlc69/wish/284185589 309532 https://padlet.com/309532/p2qnnoxxlc69/wish/284419735 Roman sculptures played a very important role in the daily life of the Romans. These sculptures were very common in Rome. Influenced by the Greeks, the Romans mostly built sculptures of the ancestors. (https://www.ducksters.com/history/art/ancient_roman_art.php)]]> 2018-09-21 15:12:50 UTC https://padlet.com/309532/p2qnnoxxlc69/wish/284419735 309532 https://padlet.com/309532/p2qnnoxxlc69/wish/284426429 The Roman Bust was a sculpture of a head. The Roman Bust was a very popular and known type of Roman Art. In fact, the Roman Bust was so popular that the wealthy people of Rome payed for Busts to be made of their ancestors and they put it in their house to show their great ancestry. (https://www.ducksters.com/history/art/ancient_roman_art.php)]]> 2018-09-21 15:25:15 UTC https://padlet.com/309532/p2qnnoxxlc69/wish/284426429 309532 https://padlet.com/309532/p2qnnoxxlc69/wish/284570479 Mosaics were often seen on a wall, but there are some cases that you may see them adorning the floor. Mosaics are colored tiles made into an image. Mosaics were also very popular as well as accurate, and difficult to complete. More often then not, you would see that the wealthy families would have at least one mosaic as a sing of value and wealth. (https://kidskonnect.com/history/roman-mosaics/) (https://www.ducksters.com/history/art/ancient_roman_art.php)]]> 2018-09-21 22:02:23 UTC https://padlet.com/309532/p2qnnoxxlc69/wish/284570479