Roman Developments Roman Developments and Cultureand Culture

Mr. KochMr. KochWorld History AWorld History A

Forest Lake High SchoolForest Lake High School

ReligionReligion• Gods much the same as Greeks

• Different names

- Zeus → Jupiter

- Hera → Juno

- Poseidon → Neptune

LiteratureLiterature

–Virgil’s Aeneid • heroic telling of Rome’s past

• Horace – satires of Roman society

PhilosophyPhilosophy

• Stoics – emphasize duty / accepting one’s fate

– Avoid passionate emotions – Virtue of reason & harmony w/ nature

Seneca Epictetus Marcus Aurelius

EngineeringEngineering

• Highly advanced – Aqueducts, roads, bridges, etc.

Math / ScienceMath / Science

• Ptolemy • Earth is center

of universe

• Galen • emphasized experimentation,

medical encyclopedia

““Rule of Law”Rule of Law”

• Innocent until proven guilty; guilt must be clear

• Accused may face accuser & defend self• Judges interpret laws and make

decisions

Circus MaximusCircus Maximus• Chariot races, gladiator contests