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Ex. 5. Give Russian equivalents of the following word combinations and reproduce the sentences in which they are used in the text:
| to derive from clan-based society visual arts to be ousted to retain a distinct identity culturally diverse empire the northernmost outpost | to be thoroughly Romanized a frontier province to impose order on smb to recover one's strength official recognition of Christianity to cope with smth a secretive cult |
Ex. 6. Give English equivalents of the following word combinations and reproduce the sentences in which they are given in the text:
| влияние извне участвовать в экономической жизни быть очевидным статуя в натуральную величину | надгробные памятники быть полностью подчиненной преграда от набегов один из столпов государства быть обращенным в новую веру |
Ex. 7. Paraphrase the italicized parts:
1. Located in central Italy the Romans were strongly influenced by the neighbors.
2. The Etruscan influence is evident in the structure of the society.
3. Rome was originally a monarchy, but its last king was dethroned in509 ВС.
4. Closer contact with the Greek world led to a second wave of Greek influence in philosophy, religion, literature, and fine arts.
5. The Roman arts were unique by character.
6. This multicultural empire was held together by the figure of the emperor.
7. Britain was situated in the far north of ' the Roman Empire.
8. The south of Britain was soon exposed to strong Roman influence.
Ex. 8. Define the following notions, so that your groupmates could guess what the word is:
gladiators, "Principate", visual arts, a legion, a Near Easterner, Pax Romana.
Ex. 9. Complete the sentences:
1. Closer contact with Greek world...
2. The Roman urban life was...
3. According to legend, the city of Rome...
4. The Etruscan influence on Archaic Rome is clearly...
5. Portrait sculpture was especially...
6. The Republic eventually...
7. The third century is characterized by...
8. The Edict of Milan...
9. The two halves of the Empire...
10. Rome was increasingly unable...
