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Roman architecture was greatly influenced by that of the Greeks, but over time, they developed their own architectural advancements.  Some of Rome's most well-known innovations are aqueducts, arches, and concrete. Aqueducts were structures that allowed the Romans to bring water from the mountains to their cities. Arches allowed the Romans to build stable structures with less material, and were utilized in the construction of the aqueducts. Many buildings were made with concrete because it was cheaper than stone, easier to shape, and very strong.

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Although Latin, the language of the Roman empire, is no longer spoken today, you can find its influence on many modern languages.  Languages derived from Latin are called "romance languages" and include French, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, and Romanian. While English has Latin influences, it is not a romance language.

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Under the Roman system of law, laws applied fairly to everyone, people were considered innocent until proven guilty, people had the right to defend themselves in court, and Judges were responsible for determining if laws were fair. These principles have influenced many modern systems of law, including that of the United States.

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After the "fall" of the western Roman empire, the eastern portion survived as the Byzantine empire for another thousand years.

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Christianity is the worlds largest monotheistic religion.  In the beginning, Rome did not tolerate Christianity, 313 AD, Emperor Constantine legalized Christian worship.  Even later, Christianity became Rome's official religion.