How does Rome affect us today?

Answer 1

A number of things we have were invented by the Romans. Here is a list of a few. 1. Paved roads 2. Arenas 3. Domes 4. The arch 5. Sandals 6. Our calendar 7. Names of the planets 8. Shopping malls 9. Apartments 10. Aqueduct 11. Water fountains 12. Hot tubs 13. Piped water to homes 14. Urban planning 15. Military strategy

Answer 2

The list of Roman influences on our present day is very long. Here is only a short selection. The alphabet of all western European languages are adaptations of the Latin alphabet. Five languages, Italian, French, Spanish, Portuguese and Romanian are derived from Latin. In the English language there are many words of Latin origin. Our calendar is the calendar introduced by Julius Caesar (Julian calendar) with some minor modifications introduced by Pope Gregory XIII in 1582 (Gregorian calendar). The names of the months are derived from the Roman names for them. Roman architecture and sculpture and Latin literature heavily influenced European architecture sculpture and literature from the 14th century to well into the 20th century and they are still influential though to a lesser degree. Some of the key principles of modern law are influenced by the key principles of Roman civil law.

Answer 3

Rome impact us today because in rome they build lots of buildings that now still stand today.Rommans know how to get water and make baths.Then their language their language is kind of the same as we use today.they had 23 letters now we have 26 letters in the alphabet.You know why because of rome!All because of them we changed and become more stronger!

Answer 4

Many factors that came from Rome have contributed to the growth and improvement of the US.

Answer 5

Millions of Italians came to the United States in the last 200 years. Their contributions have influenced politics, cuisine, and art.

Answer 6

It had created Christianity which is a big part of our lives today.