https://padlet.com/havs6/vp8ds0ez7ppm Rome has made many contributions to our society. en-us 2020-02-20 16:31:38 UTC 2026-02-01 11:10:26 UTC hello@padlet.com havs6 https://padlet.com/havs6/vp8ds0ez7ppm/wish/448715215 Ancient Rome is located in the surrounding areas of the Mediterranean Sea, which influenced communication and trade.]]> 2020-02-21 17:19:33 UTC https://padlet.com/havs6/vp8ds0ez7ppm/wish/448715215 havs6 https://padlet.com/havs6/vp8ds0ez7ppm/wish/449008671 Rome began as a monarchy, but after several years, it converted into a republic. Augustus, a military leader, was the person responsible for changing Rome into an empire with the help of Julius Caesar.]]> 2020-02-22 17:44:02 UTC https://padlet.com/havs6/vp8ds0ez7ppm/wish/449008671 havs6 https://padlet.com/havs6/vp8ds0ez7ppm/wish/449010218 The Twelve Tables was a codified system of laws that helped the citizens of Rome gain equality. These laws especially encouraged this for reducing the differences between the Plebeians and Patricians.]]> 2020-02-22 17:56:08 UTC https://padlet.com/havs6/vp8ds0ez7ppm/wish/449010218 havs6 https://padlet.com/havs6/vp8ds0ez7ppm/wish/449024401 Rome was largely based on wealth and prosperity. Slaves or those who were poor gained little respect, unlike the rich. Their society treated people with inequality depending on their wealth.]]> 2020-02-22 19:45:41 UTC https://padlet.com/havs6/vp8ds0ez7ppm/wish/449024401 havs6 https://padlet.com/havs6/vp8ds0ez7ppm/wish/449024543 The Romans contributed a great deal of inventions to our society. This includes aqueducts, a passage for water from one area to another. Concrete was another invention from the Romans that is widely used for buildings, bridges, and other architectural purposes today.]]> 2020-02-22 19:46:41 UTC https://padlet.com/havs6/vp8ds0ez7ppm/wish/449024543 havs6 https://padlet.com/havs6/vp8ds0ez7ppm/wish/449024569 Julius Caesar was a dictator in Rome who made several reforms for its improvement. After Caesar's death, Augustus ruled and was the reason for the Pax Romana, the golden age. With these good rulers, there came bad ones. Nero was classified as one of the worst emperors in Rome.]]> 2020-02-22 19:46:52 UTC https://padlet.com/havs6/vp8ds0ez7ppm/wish/449024569 havs6 https://padlet.com/havs6/vp8ds0ez7ppm/wish/449024597 One of Rome's greatest achievements was it's advanced architectural techniques. Romans built arches made out of durable concrete. The Pantheon was also a huge achievement, considering the Romans had built the largest dome during their time, which still manages to stand today.]]> 2020-02-22 19:47:05 UTC https://padlet.com/havs6/vp8ds0ez7ppm/wish/449024597 havs6 https://padlet.com/havs6/vp8ds0ez7ppm/wish/449024617 Rome depended on entertainment, which they received from theater. There were plays often held in Rome that displayed themes of comedy and tragedy. Another influential factor that the Romans acquired was the ability to sculpt fine details. The sculptures we see today have similar components to those of the Ancient Romans. They spoke languages like Latin and Greek.]]> 2020-02-22 19:47:16 UTC https://padlet.com/havs6/vp8ds0ez7ppm/wish/449024617 havs6 https://padlet.com/havs6/vp8ds0ez7ppm/wish/449024639 Rome's economy was largely based on agriculture, trade, and wealth. There were many poor farmers, slaves, and wealthy landowners, with no social class in between.]]> 2020-02-22 19:47:27 UTC https://padlet.com/havs6/vp8ds0ez7ppm/wish/449024639 havs6 https://padlet.com/havs6/vp8ds0ez7ppm/wish/449024658 Our world today has been influenced by Roman culture. This includes architecture, theater, art, and more. The Ancient Romans laid a foundation for these factors. The White House displays Roman architecture with its arches and columns, plays are still held today, and our art, including sculptures, can be seen all around the world.]]> 2020-02-22 19:47:36 UTC https://padlet.com/havs6/vp8ds0ez7ppm/wish/449024658