Roman Achievements and Contributions

Government

Law of the Twelve Tables

The Roman government felt it was important to write down the laws for all to see.

They were placed upon bronze plaques.

Government

Rule of Law

the legal idea that law should govern (rule) a nation. Every citizen must follow the law, including law makers themselves.

Language

Latin & Romance Languages

Latin was the language of the Romans.

Latin is the basis of the Romance Languages - Italian, Spanish, French, Portuguese, and Romanian.

Architecture and Engineering

Arch

Being a rounded shape, arches can support more weight than other shapes.

Architecture and Engineering

Vault

Vault is a continuous arrangement of arches, usually forming a ceiling or roof.

Architecture and Engineering

Coliseum

The most famous example in Roman engineering

Architecture and Engineering

Aqueduct

Raised channel used to carry water from mountains to cities.

Architecture and Engineering

Dome

a rounded vault forming the roof of a building or structure, typically with a circular base

Architecture and Engineering

Roads

Built roads in layers, each layer was a different material. Road were very durable and lasted for centuries

Architecture and Engineering

Cement

Mixed a mineral called lime with volcanic rock and ash. Cement is very hard and watertight.