History Ancient Greece & Romeusually ages 9–11

Roman Law, Latin, and Christianity

Understand that Roman law became the basis for legal systems across Europe and beyond, that Latin is the root of French, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, and Romanian and gave English hundreds of words (e.g. exit, video, annual, education), and that Christianity spread throughout the Roman Empire, eventually becoming its official religion under Emperor Constantine

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Give examples of English words that come from Latin
Explain that Roman law influenced modern legal systems in Europe and beyond
Describe how Christianity spread through the Roman Empire and became its official religion

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Could your child give you examples of English words that come from Latin and explain how Roman law and Christianity spread across Europe through the Roman Empire?

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Roman Republic and Empireages 9–11Law, Latin, Christianity are products of the Roman Empire

Greek Gods with Roman Namesages 7–9Christianity replaced the Greco-Roman gods

Roman Law, Latin, and Christianitythis skill · ages 9–11

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Greek and Roman Legacy Todayages 9–11Law, Latin, Christianity are key Roman legacies

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