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All in all, Rome affects modern society in a multitude of ways. Whether it's architecture, agriculture, literature, or government, there is no doubt that Rome has had a substantial influence on western life.

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The Romans primarily wrote epic poems. For example, a well-known Roman author named Virgil wrote several poems that are still studied today in English and history classes.

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The majority of the farming in Rome took place in small family-owned farms. This is contrary to most of today's farms. Many large companies own huge plantations and sell the seeds to farmers, so they essentially don't own the plants. Another difference is the mode of collection of the crops. Modern farmers use combine harvesters, while all work had to be done by hand in Roman times.

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The Romans had a senate, just like many modern governments.

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The Roman empire was one of the greatest powers in the ancient world. They conquered places that no one else had before.

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Just like Caesar, modern political candidates try to convince people to support them by appealing to the poor and promising change for the better.

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This ancient Roman leader was a powerful figure who promised Rome many changes and gave power to the poor.

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Romans used the 12 tablets to determine punishments for those who committed crimes. This is similar to the constitution that we all know and love.

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The Romans were the first to extensively plan out their cities in a grid formation, a practice still used today.

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Here is the US Capitol building, which contains Roman arches throughout.

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Rome had a big role in how early American government structures were built. One example of this is the Roman Colosseum, which features Rome's signature arches.

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This is a map of the Roman Empire at its height, in 120 C.E.