roman numerals Flashcards
I
one
V
5
X
10
L
50
C
100
D
500
M
1,000
how many times can a letter repeat itself
3 times
one or more letters placed after another letter of a greater value
adding
letters placed before another letter of a greater value
subtract
DXCVI
596
DCCCXXXII
832
CLXVII
167
CMLIV
954
pantheon
temple to all roman gods, improved arch and dome
baths of caracalla
large structure with vaulted roofs and arches
frescoes
portraits on coins
mosaics
picture made from small pieces of colored glass
aqueducts
bridge like stone structure that brought water from hills to city
segovia, spain
roman aqueducts still carry water
what did the wealthy have
pipes directly to their houses
bath houses
gym,complex
mt. vesuvius
volcano that errupted in pompeii
when did mt. vesuvius errupt
79 AD
civil law
applied to citizens
common principle that is still used today
innocent until proven guilty
subponea
document to appear at court
affadavit
form to veto
pro bono
lawyer takes case for free