37: Legacy of Rome in the Modern World

Read this list:

-People paid high taxes

-Many people were poor

-Trade declined

The items on the list are examples of what type of problems that led to the end of the Roman empire?

• political

• economic

• military

• cultural

By looking at Latin roots, it is often possible to figure out what English words mean. Look at the chart. What is another word that uses the Latin prefix meaning, "eight"?

• sextet

• octagon

• novice

• decimal

Who might have spoken these words?

"I believe we all have a spark of godly intelligence, that we must live in agreement with nature, and that we must develop good character."

• a stoic

• an ecologist

• a scientist

• a priest

Which of these architectural/engineering feats CANNOT be traced back to the Romans?

• Vaults

• Domes

• Arches

• Gunpowder

Which modern language derives (comes) from Latin?

• Thai

• Spanish

• German

• Arabic

What kind of statues were the Romans most known for?

• Abstract

• Realistic (Life-like)

• Religious (of the Gods)

• Animal

Because Rome's empire had grown so large, they were unable to _____.

(select the BEST answer)

• Defend the borders from barbarian tribes

• Draw large enough maps to show it all

• Share a common language

• Collect taxes from their citizens

The basis of the ideal of natural law is that

• we all have rights.

• we must not break the law.

• we all have power.

• we must not fight with others.