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Romans were the first to utilize concrete to build long lasting bridges. These bridges inspired the Romans to create aqueducts.

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These long canal-like structures brought water from the mountains to the people in the city.

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Inspired by the Greeks, columns were the foundation of Rome's architectural expanse.

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Roman portraiture is also known as unusual realism. The Romans conveyed images of nature in their high quality art.

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Roman roads were made out of concrete blocks which all led to the cities of the Roman Empire.

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The Romans invented the dome which was a roof formed by rounded arches. These roofs were made out of concrete and lifted to the top of a building.

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The Roman arch inspired much of their architecture. They applied it to their bridges, aqueducts, buildings as well as their art.

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Rome's laws allowed women who were citizens to own property, own businesses, and gain political influence in Rome.

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Roman Laws were put out on display for all to see. The Romans created a "code of justice" that applied to all Roman citizens.

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Romans used a democracy where there were three branches of government. These branches all had equal power.

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Mosaics were usually a sign of wealth and high status in Ancient Rome. These works of art usually showed everyday life in that time.

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A cameo is an engraved gem that had a lot of meaning and worth to the Romans. It was a beautiful piece of jewelry that showed many different things. (The picture below are cameos that my mother bought while we were in Italy.)

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Just like the Romans, America also has three branches of government. (Executive, Legislative, and Judicial)

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The Romans inspired the Americans in many ways. Many of our nations government buildings have the great Roman Dome.

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Since engineers were inspired by the Romans they too created an aqueduct that brings water throughout California.