ROMAN
HISTORY: CURRENT CONNECTIONS
salvete omnes!
I always talk about how Latin and Ancient Rome are very much alive in the modern world. I hope therefore you will be able to watch the YouTube video below and then answer the Q & A. I will post part 2 later this week.
valete!
Magister Antonius
Rome's Influence on the United States
Part 1: (Minutes 1-13:47)
Q & A
1. What 11 things did the Monty Python group agree that the Romans Had Done For Us?
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2. Until what date do some sources state that the Roman Empire lasted in a variety of forms?
3. To what famous Roman did George Washington liken himself?
4. What was special about this Roman leader?
5. What was the maximum length of time that a Roman dictator could be in power?
6. What American city is named after this Roman hero?
7. What were the 6 purposes of the Ancient Roman Triumphal Arch?
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8. What Roman Triumphal Arch acted as the model for the triumphal arches in the U.S.A.?
9. According to John Adams what were the 2 goals of a “Classical Education”?
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10. By what aspects of ancient Roman society was Thomas Jefferson inspired?
11. How did the Roman Vitruvius inspire Thomas Jefferson?
12. How were “firmitas, utilitas, et venustas” defined in the work of Vitruvius?
13. What Roman building inspired the design of Jefferson’s Rotunda?
14. What is unique about the design of the Roman building?
15. What is unique about the Virginia State House designed by Jefferson in 1785?
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