Roman Achievements & Contributions by Cora Raskett

Calendar

raskettc — 2024-05-20 15:34:14 UTC

The Roman scientist wanted to benefit their society so they studied the stars so that they would be able to produce a calendar.

Crops and Meat

raskettc — 2024-05-20 15:36:42 UTC

The Roman scientist also was able to study their plants and animals which benefited people because it provided better crops and meat.

Health

raskettc — 2024-05-20 15:43:09 UTC

To be able to improve health Roman doctors studied the Greek's work. They especially followed the works of a Greek doctor named Galen. For multiple years doctors would base their ideas on the teachings Galen taught.

Roman Roads

raskettc — 2024-05-20 15:50:37 UTC

The roads that the Romans built were made in layers. Each of the layers were made of different materials. The different materials in the layers were a benefit because it made the roads very strong and durable. Many of the roads did not wear down due to the durability.

Aqueduct

raskettc — 2024-05-20 15:53:44 UTC

An aqueduct is a raised channel used to carry water from mountains into cities. The aqueducts were very strong because they needed to cross deep valleys.

Fresco

raskettc — 2024-05-20 15:57:29 UTC

The Romans most popular created paintings were frescoes. Frescoes are a painting that is done on plaster.

Sculptures/Statues

raskettc — 2024-05-20 16:00:15 UTC

Roman sculptures were very talented. They had studied what the Greeks did so they could try and recreate the Greek statues so they could capture them on their own.

Copying Greek Designs

raskettc — 2024-05-20 16:05:47 UTC

The Romans copied the Greeks designs by, adding columns to their public buildings to make them look more impressive. They also added marble to multiple different buildings.

Virgil

raskettc — 2024-05-21 15:27:50 UTC

Virgil wrote an epic about the founding of Rome. This epic is named, the Aeneid.

Ovid

raskettc — 2024-05-21 15:28:42 UTC

Ovid was also a Roman author. Ovid wrote poems about Roman mythology.

Romance languages

raskettc — 2024-05-21 15:30:46 UTC

The Roman languages included these languages: Italian, French, Spanish, Portuguese, and Romanian

Civil Law

raskettc — 2024-05-21 15:35:09 UTC

The Civil Law is a legal system based on a written code of laws. The Romans created one.