What contribution did ancient rome and Greece make to modern society?

Answer 1

"The story of the world, is the story of Rome." Said Napoleon Bonaparte. There are dozens if not hundreds of things the ancient Romans have contributed to the modern world. Latin as a language is the foundation for Spanish, Portuguese, and Italian. They created the first true concrete. They perfected the arch and dome in architecture. The Circus Maximus and Colosseum are still copied for just about every stadium in the world. The words czar and kaiser are both derived from Caesar. Their quality of life would still be considered better then most modern 3rd world countries because of their advances in sanitation and aqueducts. They could be credited with the art of city planning. They built the same city in hundreds of different newly conquered territories. Roman roads changed how the world traveled and their basic design is still copied today. In the 4th century C.E. they made Christianity the official religion of the empire spreading it throughout the world. Some of their generals military tactics are still studied today at West Point and other academies. Just about anything in the modern western world could be traced back to ancient Rome.

Answer 2

I know there are some Romans who contributed a great deal to the medical field. We still use the Hippocratic oath when a med student graduates. It is an oath that a doctor will practice ethical medicine. Galen also contributed his vast knowledge about the human anatomy. He wrote around 300 medical books. Some on the uterus and its function, optomology, the respiratory system... Galen was a Greek Doctor Who started his practice in Rome. He performed operations on wounded gladiators and learned alot about anatomy. The Romans were among the first to believe that baths, massages, walks, runs, personal hygiene and dietetic remedies were significant in health. I don't know, that's about all I have. Hope it helps.

Answer 3

ancient Rome affects the world today by bringing fresh water to our cities and towns roads to travel art for beauty engenering for aqueducts roads and railroads

amies (millitary)for protection concrete for pavement and last but not least the buildings like the collesum

Answer 4

They have been one of the first to have invented the legal system. This legal system is the base of our legal system. The roman constitution served as a model for some countries to make their own constitution. Ancient also contributed in war tactics and equipement. Some roman tactics are used today by soldiers in war or by riot police. The Romans were the first to use "artillery"(catapult etc.). Romans have also influenced us in architecture, sculpture, painting and mosaic. They have influenced us in our language. (Many languages are Latin that changed trough time like Spanish and French) They have influenced us in literacy. Romans were good inventors, but they also took technologies from other civilizations and improved it. They have influenced us in agriculture, Metallurgy and medicine (they did great discoveries in surgery). They have improved the provision of clean water in cities through aqueducts. They have invented sewers. Romans invented the "Insulae" (sort of ancient "skyscrapers" where people lived. The highest "Insulae" that archeologist found is eight storeys high. (That is high for these times))

Answer 5

They made the gladiatorial games free, they invented the use of arches in architecture, they used standardization, and they were the first to used concrete to create and built buildings.

Answer 6

Ancient Rome made many contributions to our society today. They made beautiful columns, amphitheaters, and one of the biggest was drama.