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42 What contributions to government and law were made by Greece and Rome?
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Greece gave us the concept of democracy and trial by jury. The Romans built on these ideas and gave us the concept of civil rights, the obligations of a contract, personal property laws, private ownership, types of proof used in courtrooms, and the legal force of a will.
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How was the institution of slavery different in China under the Han Dynasty than it was in Ancient Greece and Rome?
Slaves made up a much smaller part of the population in the Han Dynasty than they did in Greece or Rome.
What was one of the greatest contributions ancient Romans made to the word?
One of the greatest contributions ancient Rome made to the world was the establishment of a Republic. Although often flawed, the concept of a balance of power in an ancient government was rare if any did exist. The Roman republic had elections for important political offices as one example of good government. The Republic was complete with its written laws that so often were lacking in other ancient kingdoms or governments.
How did rome become the center of the roman government?
Rome became the center of the Roman government because it was the dominate power. It expanded from a city-state to an empire and as it did so, the rulers in Rome directed its expansion and made Roman law the law of the empire.
The contribution of rome in literature?
Rome made many contributions to literature. Here are just some of them. The works of Virgil and Horace. The works of Cicero. The first novel by Petronius Arbiter, the writings of Apuleius. The works of Seneca.
What government did Augustus Caesar make stronger?
Augustus made the government of Rome and the Roman empire stronger. He reestablished a strong central government which was able to control the governors of the provinces of the empire who had previously acted independently form Rome.
What contributions to government and law were made by Greece and Rome?
My butt was a great contribution.
Which civilization had the greatest impact on the US government Greece Rome or Western Europe?
This question is really an opinion, but I would say that it would have to be Greece because Greece layed down the foundations for both of the other civilizations. Actually no, it didn't. Greece was a Democracy where the people ran the government and Rome was actually a Republic with representatives. Considering the U.S. government is a Democratic Republic, I would have to say Rome and Greece influenced the country's government.
Were the coins of rome or greece made of stone?
No. They were made from bronze
What civilization made important contributions in athletics drama and philosophy?
The ancient Greeks made important contributions in athletics through the establishment of the Olympic Games, in drama with the development of theater and famous playwrights like Sophocles and Euripides, and in philosophy with influential figures like Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle. Their civilization laid the foundation for many aspects of Western culture and thinking.
What was a government made up of two houses called in ancient Rome?
There was not a name for a government made up of two houses in ancient Rome because Rome did not have this type of government.
What contributions did he English make to the development of American government?
About 48% of the colonists were English, so they made considerable contributions to the development of the government.
What were some political contributions that Greece made?
The contributed the democratic system to the modern world they were the first to use it
What are some of Cleopatra's contributions to Egyptian civilizations?
Cleopatra made no contributions whatsoever to Egyptian civilization or culture. The only thing she did as a "contribution" was to lose her kingdom to Rome.
What country made wine fist?
Portugal but ancient Greece and Rome use more
Another name for harvest goddess?
Demeter in Greece, Ceres in Rome. Do you want more? In Rome there was Pomona who made fruit grow.
What did Michael faraday do after he made his major contributions?
Made more major contributions to science. And then he worked for the government, including mine safety, lighthouses, and pollution control.
How was the institution of slavery different in China under the Han Dynasty than it was in Ancient Greece and Rome?
Slaves made up a much smaller part of the population in the Han Dynasty than they did in Greece or Rome.
