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An example of a Roman idea that is till used today includes the idea of aqueducts. The California Aqueduct transports water from Northern to Southern California because of the So-Cal drought.

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An image of the California Aqueduct.

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Arches can be seen in many structures - homes, businesses, etc. The Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum implemented Rome's arches in the design of the coliseum's exterior, and is an example of how Rome has made a lasting impact in architecture.

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The exterior of the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum in Los Angeles, California.

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Bridges can be seen all over America, and all over the entire world. The Golden Gate Bridge is just one example of how Rome has inspired creations that are still used today. This bridge connects the San Francisco Bay and the Pacific Ocean.

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The Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco, California.

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The Roman Empire's official language was Latin, which was also the empire's native language. Latin and 'vulgar' Latin were spoken in different areas of Rome.  Since 'vulgar' Latin is deemed to be less sophisticated, the language was used in literature and cultural products. The other (more sophisticated) Latin was used by the majority of those in Rome.

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A picture showing examples of the Latin language.

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How a government meeting could have looked like

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The government of Rome consists of three branches: the executive, legislative, and judicial. These branches include two consuls, a group of senates, and an assembly.

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The Twelve Tables were meant to be a code of law that would help solve the civil problems and lack of protection within the patricians and plebeians.

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A picture of citizens viewing the Twelve Tables.

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Since the Romans had a good amount of knowledge about surrounding civilizations and had access to various raw materials, jewelry made by the Romans were very high quality items. Rings were significantly popular, and men were permitted to wear them. Brooches fixed clothing together, and were also very popular.

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An East Roman gold necklet.

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Ancient Roman mosaics were usually implemented in Rome's private homes and public structures. Mosaics can convey simple items, or activities of the Romans.

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A Roman mosaic of a lion attacking an onager.

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A sculpture of Trajan, a former Roman emperor.

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An Ancient Roman bridge near Covadonga, Spain.

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Bridges were built by the Romans to promote their military, and also helped deliver pozzolana, a naturally produced cement. The Romans built bridges with circular arches, which made the bridge stronger and sturdy.

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Though the Romans copied the Greeks, their sculpting differed in style. The Romans gave greater authenticity to their sculptures, using light and shade to create effects. Romans then went to sculpt heroes and gods, such as Marcus Aurelius and Constantine I.

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The word 'basilica' is a public building's description, but in Rome, basilicas are large, important churches where the Pope can hold ceremonies. Basilicas were mainly found the public square called the marketplace.

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An ancient Roman bath, or "Basilica Therma."

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Roman roads were an important part of Rome's development. These roads helped Rome's legions conquer parts of Europe, maintain an easy and constant road design, and trade with others.

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An image of a Roman road in Ancient Rome.

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The Arch of Constantine in Rome, Italy.

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The Roman arch controls certain pressure from a building's weight, and usually forms a ceiling or a roof. The arch is said to have caused Rome's infrastructural expansion.

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The dome was a evolved version of the arch (as seen above this section). The Romans unveiled a much larger version of the dome, rather than the small domes built in ancient Middle East, India, and the Mediterranean.

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San Carlo ai Catinari's dome - which is the third largest dome in Rome.

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An aqueduct can consist of a group of pipes,  ditches, canals, tunnels, and other structures to transport water to different places, or to help transport boats or ships. The Romans depended on water resources, and that same dependence became one of more than a million people.

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A roman aqueduct in Segovia, Spain.

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