https://padlet.com/aqpy3/dfs06m5pqggy en-us 2018-02-26 20:39:59 UTC 2018-03-05 02:11:27 UTC hello@padlet.com aqpy3 https://padlet.com/aqpy3/dfs06m5pqggy/wish/237736451 Arches were the foundation of Roman architecture and a major contribution to their massive expanse of building projects. The use of arches were prevalent in Roman construction to build bigger buildings, aqueducts, and bridges to connect their roads. Even now, almost all construction projects involve the assistant of arches. ]]> 2018-03-03 22:03:18 UTC https://padlet.com/aqpy3/dfs06m5pqggy/wish/237736451 aqpy3 https://padlet.com/aqpy3/dfs06m5pqggy/wish/237740204 Concrete was first invented by the Romans, and they used it to build numerous concrete structures. One of the finest examples of Roman architecture, the Pantheon, was built out of concrete and still survives to this day. Its use was frequent back in Rome, and now concrete has become ubiquitous to the point where it would even to hard to imagine modern life without it. ]]> 2018-03-03 23:01:47 UTC https://padlet.com/aqpy3/dfs06m5pqggy/wish/237740204 aqpy3 https://padlet.com/aqpy3/dfs06m5pqggy/wish/237819272 The dome was introduced and constructed by the Romans because they realized that it was able to support larger spaces rather than columns, walls, or any other roof supporting structure. Its use is so beneficial that many projects utilize domes today. Even current monumental examples, such as the Rotunda, was inspired by the Roman Pantheon with its incorporation of the dome. ]]> 2018-03-04 17:13:26 UTC https://padlet.com/aqpy3/dfs06m5pqggy/wish/237819272 aqpy3 https://padlet.com/aqpy3/dfs06m5pqggy/wish/237826896 Latin was the language spoken by the Romans. During the time of the Roman Empire, it was spread throughout Western Europe as a result of territorial conquest. Many languages eventually evolved from Latin and it become the ancestor of the "Romance Languages": French, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, and Romanian. These languages are still spoken today, even if Latin isn't, and around 800 million people speak a romance language due to Latin's contribution. ]]> 2018-03-04 18:03:44 UTC https://padlet.com/aqpy3/dfs06m5pqggy/wish/237826896 aqpy3 https://padlet.com/aqpy3/dfs06m5pqggy/wish/237827126 The Romans constructed numerous aqueducts throughout the Empire to bring water into cities and towns from sources far away. The water brought by these constructions supplied public baths, fountains, and latrines. Although we might not use the same structure as the Romans did, we use other structures for this purpose: pipes, ditches, canals, tunnels, etc.]]> 2018-03-04 18:05:20 UTC https://padlet.com/aqpy3/dfs06m5pqggy/wish/237827126 aqpy3 https://padlet.com/aqpy3/dfs06m5pqggy/wish/237827297 Many modern-day governments are modeled after the Roman government due to its success, adopting concepts such as a balance of powers, veto, and representation. Our government, especially, resembles the Roman Republic itself as it has 3 branches of government. The president is similar to the elected consuls of Rome. Congress is similar to the Senate and even the Judicial Branch shares similarities with the Praetors of Rome. ]]> 2018-03-04 18:06:39 UTC https://padlet.com/aqpy3/dfs06m5pqggy/wish/237827297 aqpy3 https://padlet.com/aqpy3/dfs06m5pqggy/wish/237827495 After Emperor Theodosius I made Christianity the official religion of Rome, it was spread throughout Europe by the Empire. Rome was home to the Catholic Church and held great religious influence over Europe for thousands of years. This effect was so influential that Christianity is the largest religion practiced in the modern world.  ]]> 2018-03-04 18:07:57 UTC https://padlet.com/aqpy3/dfs06m5pqggy/wish/237827495 aqpy3 https://padlet.com/aqpy3/dfs06m5pqggy/wish/237827569 Long lasting roads were built by the Romans to help increase trade and help their armies to move quickly throughout the empire. These roads greatly contributed to the success of Rome and many of these roads are still used today. The most notable one being the Appian Way, the first and most strategically important Roman road, running from Rome to southern Italy. ]]> 2018-03-04 18:08:31 UTC https://padlet.com/aqpy3/dfs06m5pqggy/wish/237827569 aqpy3 https://padlet.com/aqpy3/dfs06m5pqggy/wish/237828556 Wine had a pivotal role in Ancient Rome. Apart from merely consuming it, wine had social, medicinal, and religious roles as well. It was often safer to drink than water since the alcohol would've counteract pathogens/bacteria. The process of wine-making eventually spread to the rest of the Empire. Now, Rome's influence has had a profound effect on many major wine-making regions.]]> 2018-03-04 18:14:34 UTC https://padlet.com/aqpy3/dfs06m5pqggy/wish/237828556 aqpy3 https://padlet.com/aqpy3/dfs06m5pqggy/wish/237828975 Roman Numerals was the only numbering system used in Ancient Rome until the Arabic Numbering System took over. They were used by the Romans for counting/recording the number of objects just like any other number system. Even though the Arabic Numbering System is more well-known and ubiquitous, Roman Numerals are still used now for chapter titles, volume/movie series, clocks, dating of buildings, etc. ]]> 2018-03-04 18:17:14 UTC https://padlet.com/aqpy3/dfs06m5pqggy/wish/237828975 aqpy3 https://padlet.com/aqpy3/dfs06m5pqggy/wish/237829329 The Romans developed their own coinage after being inspired by the Greeks' use of coins. Like coinage today, Ancient Rome's coins represented portions of denominations in currency and was used for transactions. Our coins also resemble theirs as they both are stamped with figures and images on the face of the coin. Roman use of the coins contributed to the use of coins now. ]]> 2018-03-04 18:20:02 UTC https://padlet.com/aqpy3/dfs06m5pqggy/wish/237829329 aqpy3 https://padlet.com/aqpy3/dfs06m5pqggy/wish/237887602 Roman Law has had a very lasting impact on many modern-day laws of many countries as evident by remarking similarities and adopted ideas. In fact, many Roman perspectives were the basis for European legal systems, namely the United States. They both share the idea that law should apply equally to all people, people are innocent until proven guilty, they're punished for their actions (not thoughts), and unfair laws should be set aside.]]> 2018-03-05 00:58:30 UTC https://padlet.com/aqpy3/dfs06m5pqggy/wish/237887602