Transcript “Romance languages”.

Topic: Roman Culture
EQ: Describe and analyze ancient Roman Culture
Romulus Myth
• According to legend, Romulus founded Rome.
According to myth, Romulus and his brother Remus were
twins raised by wolves. One day they learned that they were
the rightful rulers of Rome. The brothers fought over who
should rule, and Romulus killed Remus. Romulus became the
first king of Rome.
Architecture
Roman architecture is
famous for its longlasting concrete
structures, arches,
columns, and domes.
Public Baths
• Wealthy Romans went to public baths to
relax and discuss business.
The baths are the perfect
places to meet with
friends and talk business.
Check for Understanding
• According to legend, who was the founder of
Rome?
• What are the characteristics of Roman
architecture?
• What did people do in the public baths of
Rome?
Discussion Questions
1. Do you think the legend of Romulus and Remus is
true? Why might this legend have been created?
What does it say about the nature of Rome?
2. The Roman government was responsible for
building many of the impressive architecture in
Rome. Why do you think the Roman government
wanted to built such impressive buildings?
3. We don’t have public baths today. Do we have
any places that serve the same purpose – to meet
in a relaxed manner and discuss business?
Latin
Latin was the language used for Roman
government and business.
Romance Languages
• When the Romans conquered new lands,
Latin blended with other languages to make
new languages called “Romance languages”.
• These languages are called “Romance
languages” because their words have their
origins in Rome.
Language
Phrase (“She closed the window before dinner.”)
Latin
(Illa) Claudit semper fenestram antequam cenat.
French
Elle ferme toujours la fenêtre avant de dîner/souper.
Italian
(Lei) chiude sempre la finestra prima di cenare.
Spanish
(Ella) siempre cierra la ventana antes de cenar.
Portuguese
(Ela) sempre fecha a janela antes de jantar/ceiar.
Romanian
Ea închide totdeauna fereastra înainte de cină.
Romance Languages
• French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, and
Romanian are all Romance languages, based
on Latin.
Check for Understanding
• What was Latin used for?
• How were Romance languages formed?
• Why are Romance languages called “Romance
languages?”
• What are 5 Romance languages?
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