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By: Cherrie Yee

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I see an example of a Roman Colosseum because people today play sports in Colosseum or amphitheaters and do activities.

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I see an example of Christianity in America because people go to church to practice Christianity.

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Roman Mosaics very popular and during the Roman Empire. Mosaics are detailed and complicated. They showed pictures of everyday life and Roman history. This art is waterproof and easy to clean.

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Arches are made from concrete and bricks. They are used in many houses and buildings. For example, amphitheaters or columns.

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Columns are individually carved and fitted. They support ceilings without the help of walls, which increases space. Columns could be included within walls or free-standing.

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Roman paintings are usually painted directly on a wall of a home. The reason they painted the interior was because it made the room seem bigger. The paintings were mostly about everyday life or special occasions.

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Rome used stone, precious metals, glass terracotta, bronze and marble. As time passed, sculptures became massive and large. These statues could be used for decorative purposes.

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The military is a highly organized institution. There are 30 legions that are numbered. Each legion had about 5,000 men. The legion was subdivided by 10 called cohorts. Each cohort had about 500 soldiers.

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At the time, women had very few rights. when the Roman Empire grew, a new law provided so rights for women. Women then had the right to own property, own businesses and gain political influences in Rome.

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Amphitheaters were built so people could watch gladiator fights. They are called amphitheaters because it looked like two theaters facing each other. Before, amphitheaters were built, people used hills instead.

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The Senate is the most important seat of government. The decisions made by them were very important. Senators were Rome's most powerful political movers, commanding legions and governing provinces.

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I see an example of Roman domes in America today because our buildings are round like a dome. Romans back then had domes like we do today.

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These Roman Bridges were made to stay strong and carry heavy weights. The arch makes the bridge rigid and so strong it could carry its own weight. Arch Bridges are semicircular and offer good protection.

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Roman roads provided Romans to travel, trade goods and communicate. These roads were durable and had many layers.They were also very easy to navigate.

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Aqueducts transport water from place to place. It allows communities to go to land unusable for agriculture. Water is the main source needed in a community.