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Every place highlighted in pink was once part of the ancient Roman Empire.

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Roman numerals are symbols used in a system of numerical notation that originated from ancient Rome. They is still widely recognized and used today. You can see them labeling the number of chapters in a book for example.

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Aqueducts were built to channel water from outside sources and transfer it to a city in order to make it more accessible for the people.  As water flowed into the cities, it was used for drinking, irrigation, and to supply public fountains and baths.

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In Roman mythology, Romulus and Remus are twin brothers whose story led to the founding of the city of Rome. They later fought until Romulus killed Remus. The name Rome come from its founder, Romulus.

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Julius Caesar was a Roman member of the First Triumvirate. Caesar led the Roman army in the Gallic Wars before defeating his rival Pompey in a civil war. He then became the ruler of Rome until his assassination.

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Augustus, previously known as Octavian, was the first Roman emperor. Augustus was one of ancient Rome's most successful leaders who led the transformation of Rome from a republic to an empire.

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Marcus Aurelius was a Roman emperor and a Stoic philosopher. He was last of the rulers known as the Five Good Emperors and the last emperor of the Pax Romana.

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Romance languages owe their existence to the Romans, who spoke Latin and spread it through most of Europe, which lead to the creation of new languages such as  French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, and Romanian.

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The Pantheon served as a temple for all the Roman gods. Known for its size, history and architecture, the Pantheon is one of the best preserved monuments of ancient Rome

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The Twelve Tables was a set of laws inscribed on 12 bronze tablets created in ancient Rome. They symbolized a new approach to laws which were now passed by government and written down to help all citizens be treated equally.

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Before evolving into an empire, Rome was part of a republic. The main parts of the government were the Senate, the Consuls and the Assemblies.

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Farming and agriculture enabled Romans to grow wheat, grapes, and olives. This supply of food supported the people and allowed Rome to prosper. Later on, the lack of newly developed technology and reused land with no remaining nutrients played a role in the downfall of the Roman Empire.

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The Roman arch became a foundational aspect of Western architecture. Buildings all over the US are still being built with tall columns and arches. The Romans were also the first people to build with concrete which made buildings much more sturdy and more resistant to fire than other materials.