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Aqueducts were used to bring fresh mountain water to cities, which gave Rome a source of fresh water.

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Romans also built durable roads which lead to other cities, and made trading and travelling easier. Roman roads can still be seen today.

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Romans engineered strong bridges over raging rivers to get across, and they were made with concrete and are very durable.

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Domes were created and made by rounded arches, and Romans made them out of concrete.

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Romans borrowed the idea of columns from the Greeks, but Romans made their buildings larger and much grander than the Greeks.

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Romans also borrowed this idea from the Greeks, but made it grander, like Romans did with the columns.

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In art, Roman artists made their art incredibly realistic, like it could become alive.

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Roman portraits were also very realistic, and so lifelike that viewers could tell what the subject's personality was like.

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Roman sculptures were also made with incredible realism, and were filled with fine details that made the sculptures feel like people.

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Roman laws were written down and kept on public display. The written laws were supposed to help Romans with unfair treatment.

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The Roman Republic allowed citizens to vote to choose for their leader, and there were three branches of government: The Senate,

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The Roman law allowed women the right to own property, own business, and gain political influence in Rome.

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The Roman republic rubbed off on the U.S., as our government is based off the Roman Republic. For example, Ronald Reagan was elected by citizens to be their leader, which is how a republic works.

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Realistic art also rubbed off on the present, as shown below. Romans made their art with incredible realism, and people today took that factor and draw/paint with it.

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Domes are still used today in U.S buildings, such as the Oklahoma State Capitol, and you can see the top of it is a dome.