Chapter 20 Section 2 Literature, Language, and Law

Chapter 20 Section 2Literature, Language, and Law

StandardsS.S. 6.7.8Describe the legacies of Roman art and architecture, technology and science, literature, language, and law.ELA Reading 6.2.7Make reasonable assertions about a text through accurate, supporting citations. Anticipatory SetWhat type of government do we have in the United States today?Where do you think these ideas originated from?

ObjectiveStudents will learn about the legacies of Roman literature, language, government, and law.

Language of the Discipline AugustusPatriotismVirgilHoraceLivyCiceroOratoryCivil Law

Literature and Language(Input)Greek remained the language of the Eastern Roman EmpireEducated Romans studied both languagesScholars and philosophers often wrote in Greek, as did many Christian writers

A Golden Age of Latin Literature (Input)The reign of Augustus began the golden age of literature in LatinAfter years of civil war, the empire was a peaceRome became the center for cultureAugustus was one who encouraged writers and artistsRoman writers followed Greek models (poetry, tragedies, comedies, and histories)Patriotism, or a feeling of love and support for ones country, was a common theme.Patriotic writers described the glories of Roman history

A Golden Age of Latin Literature (Input)

The Poet Virgil (Input)

One of the greatest writers of this time was the poet VirgilHe wrote AeneidIn the poem Aeneas embarks on a journey to the underworld to see his dead father.His father shows him a vision of RomeIn Greek mythology Atlas was the god of heavy burdensZeus sentenced Atlas to carry the earth and the heavens on his shoulders foreverOther Roman Writers (Input)Horace was another loved poet known for his collections of poems called odesSome are about friendship, love, and everyday pleasuresOthers gave adviceLivy wrote the Roman histories that were colorful and patrioticThey show heroes as Romans liked to see themCicero was famous for his oratory and essays.Oratory is the art of making great speeches

Other Roman Writers (Input)Cicero translated into Latin ideas and terms that were only expressed in GreekHe improved LatinAfter the language died out, scholars in many countries used Latin to communicate with each other

The Legacy of Latin (Input)

Latin is far from being a dead languageRoman soldiers took their language to many parts of EuropeLatin replaced local languages and became a romance languageIt is spoken in more than 40 countriesThe Legacy of Latin (Input)English is not a Romance language, but it has a Latin legacyWe use the Roman alphabet, and a few extra letters, to write EnglishMany English words are from Latin rootsScientists still use Latin to give precise names to plants and animals

Roman Law and Government (Input)The idea of democracy comes from the people of ancient Greece, yet no modern government is like AthensThe Romans greatly influenced modern political and legal systems

Republican Government (Input)The founders of the United States greatly admired the Roman RepublicJust like the ancient Romans, American freed themselves from rule by a kingThey believed people should rule themselvesThe U.S. constitution borrowed ideas from Rome, like a Republic form of governmentSystem of checks and balancesThe President had the power to veto laws

Citizenship (Input) The Greeks invented the idea of citizenship, but limited it to those born in a city-stateThe Romans granted citizenship to most people living across their empireWomen and slaves were excludedSpecial laws were made for noncitizensThese made up the Roman law of nationsThey became the basis for modern international law

The Rule of Law (Input)The Sumerians created the first known law codesThe Romans took this law further by setting up a court systemOver time the civil law, or body of laws affecting citizens, grewWhen the law code changed it was still based on a concept of justiceJustice comes from the Latin word meaning law

The Rule of Law (Input)(Input) Roman law had the strongest influence in countries that were once Roman provincesThe modern codes of Italy, France, and Spain all had deep roots in Roman lawLaws were People should not be punished for what they thinkPeople should not be taken by force from their homes etc. (See pg. 577)

Check for UnderstandingPlease determine the BEST answer for the following question.Please write your answer on your white boards and wait for the teachers signal. On the teachers signal, hold up your white boards.

Checking for Understanding #1Fill in the blankThe art of making great speeches is called a(n) _________________.Oratory

Checking for Understanding #2Answer the following question.Who was one of the greatest writers of this time in Rome?Virgil was one of the greatest writers of this time in Rome.Checking for Understanding #3Answer the following question.What type of government did the United States borrow from the Romans?The United States borrowed a republic form of government.Guided Practice/Independent PracticeGuided PracticeComplete questions 1 - 2 on the reading comprehension worksheet.Raise your hand and wait to get stamped.If you received an R go to the back table with Ms. Graham.Independent PracticeOnce you have been stamped moved to independent practice and complete numbers 3 and 4 on the reading comprehension worksheet.HomeworkNote-taking guide on the reverse side.BonanzaVarious ArtistsTV Theme SongsiTunes 10.6.3Card SharksVarious ArtistsTV Theme SongsiTunes 10.6.3