Roman+Empire+Outline

THESIS STATEMENT: The Roman Empire effected modern day life in many ways. Roman culture, political systems, major historical figures, and geography are all important aspects of the Roman life. The Roman world shaped our modern day world.

I. Geography: The Romans geography transformed them into a good empire to a great empire A. the Romans movement helped expand the empire and make them one of the bigger trading exports in the world. B. Augustus helped expand the most of the Roman Empire throughout present-day Europe C. the Romans trade through their movement really made them a very strong competitor to Persia and other countries. D. they had a very mountainous landscape to the west and a very flat and drier landscape to the east.

II. Political Systems: The Romans had a very orderly and organized political system. A. There were many types of positions in the orderly government, which was run by the emperor and senate. B. The empire had three social classes ranging from very rich to very poor. C. Roman laws are the basis of our modern laws.

III. Major Historical Figures: The five good emperors and Augustus, set high standards and made significant improvements to the empire; these men were all important historical figures. A. The first emperor, Augustus, impacted the empire in many ways. B. Hadrian built great lines of defense during his reign. C. Constantine I was the first Roman Empire that let Christians worship freely. D. Claudius is most famous for his invasion of Britain in 43 A.D. E. Nerva, the first of the five good emperors, created a series of social reforms. F. During Trajan's reign, he expanded the empire and increased funds for poor children and orphans. G. Emperor Nero was one of the very worst emperors ever to live.

IV. Culture: The Romans had one of the most sophisticated but unique cultures in the way that they did things, they were always right, even if they were wrong! A. The type of education one received was based on their social class and gender. B. The Roman society had a great impact on our daily life C. The Romans had amazing taste for architecture and brought it to good use. D. Exquisite sculptures, complex mosaics, and beautiful wall paintings, made up Roman Art. E. Public baths and the Colosseum where popular hangouts for fun and entertainment. F. Roman religion had many gods, like their counterparts the Greeks. G. A child's life was greatly dependent on their social class. H. The rich lived in big houses, while the poor lived in apartment blocks called islands.