Houghton Mifflin Social Studies
Chapter 13, Lesson 4: Greece and Rome (pp. 420-424)
I. Greek Influence on Rome
B. Greek scholars were brought as slaves to Rome to teach wealthy Roman children.
C. The Romans renamed and worshipped Greek gods.
II. Roman Genius
B. The Roman military was determined, disciplined, and able to wage long battles.
C. Roman engineers built roads that still in use, perfected the arch, invented concrete, built aqueducts, and developed surveying.
D. The Romans developed a legal system with courts, judges, and lawyers that has served as the model for modern-day legal systems in many parts of the world.
Lesson at a Glance Outline
A. Romans studied and copied Greek statues and art, and Greek literature greatly influenced Roman writers.
A. Rome mastered the skills of military organization, legal administration, and engineering.
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