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the root of our modern Romance languages is Latin. Both Latin and Greek were used by educated Romans, and the two languages have been used to make up most languages spoke in Western culture today.

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The Roman legal system is the base of how America's legal system is today. Rome had branches much like ours. Our executive branch is like their consuls. Our legislative branch is their Senate, centuriate assembly, and tribal assembly. Our judges are like their praetors.

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Romans forms of mass entertainment (gladitorial fights, plays) are much like modern cultures' movies and sports.

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The spread of the Roman empire also caused the spread of Christianity, a very prevalent religion in western culture

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the influence of Roman architecture in the West is very obvious, especially in our government buildings. Take the example of Union Station in Washington D.C. versus the Roman Temple in Nimes, France. Another good example comparing architecture is the Pantheon