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Roman Contributions

Roman Contributions . Technology. The ancient Romans built things to last . Their advances in technology include: I nvention of concrete R oman roads R oman arches A queducts . . Medicine. Huge public health programs including welfare programs for the poor . Language.

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Roman Contributions

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  1. Roman Contributions

  2. Technology • The ancient Romans built things to last. Their advances in technology include: • Invention of concrete • Roman roads • Roman arches • Aqueducts.

  3. Medicine • Huge public health programs including welfare programs for the poor

  4. Language • Roman language (Latin), the root of all the romance languages including: • English • French • Spanish

  5. Religion • The Catholic Faith

  6. Roman Law/Politics • Law that states a person is innocent until proven guilty • Propaganda campaigns • Emperor's picture on coins, to remind everyone who was in charge of the empire

  7. Clothing • Socks worn by both women and men. • Shoes • hobnailed shoe that made such a scary racket when worn by the common soldier • Left and right footed shoes, which made wearing any shoes a lot more comfortable.

  8. Choose three of the contributions we discussed. How would your life be different without those things?

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