10.5 & 10.6 Rome's Decline & Legacy

Reason Romans studied science and engineering.

• because they feared punishment from the gods

• because they were trying to spread Roman ideas

• because they wanted to improve life for Romans

• because they were trying to copy the Greeks.

What structures do we have today that mirror the colosseum?

• aqueducts

• stadiums

• skyscrapers

• cisterns

How does the Latin language affect us today?

• Latin is used in satire plays

• Latin is used to worship Roman gods

• Latin influenced other languages, science, and law.

• Latin influenced the gladiator arena speeches.

Which of the following make up the Romance Languages?

• Spanish

• Italian

• English

• French

Roman achievement seen here.

• mosque

• mandala

• mosaic

• masterpiece

How did Diocletian try to help the Roman Empire?

• He ended all attacks by the Germanic barbarians.

• He allowed trade to be efficient with use of roads.

• He divided the empire so it was easier to collect taxes.

• He divided the empire to help make it easier to govern.

Which of the following were Germanic Invaders that attacked the Roman Empire?

• Anglo-Saxons

• Huns & Goths

• Vikings & Raiders

• Franks & Visigoths

One of the reasons that Rome fell to barbarians in the 400's AD.

• Roman soldiers were not well trained and lacked needed supplies.

• The Germanic tribes unified to attack Rome.

• Roman emperors and generals were attacking each other.

• The Roman economy could not support foreign invasions.

Identify reasons that did NOT make Rome decline.

• Diocletian dividing the empire into two halves

• Rome's control of trade in the Mediterranean Sea.

• The Roman military secured Rome's borders.

• The Roman government levied high taxes.

Which architectural feature was used to construct Roman aqueducts?

• cranes

• arches

• aerial lifts

• domes