Saturday, March 21, 2009

Roman Contribution to civilization

Government Art Christianity
Republic Dali's Crucifixion Constantine -- allow Christianity to spread in Rome
Senate (inspiration for modern democracies)
Elections

Writing
- Roman alphabet
- Latin language and descendants

Architecture
Buildings
-Aqueducts -- water supply to its cities
-temples -
-roads with bridges -- communication across the far flung empire
- basilica – Act as town hall or court house
- amphitheaters - entertained the population

Wine-making (creating a lasting tradition in France, Italy, Spain...)
The 3 course meal (starter, main dish, desert


The Julian calendar (including current names of the months)

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