Rome never had an egalitarian state. Rome was an oligarchy, even during the Republic when there was a degree of democracy. In fact, during the Republic there was a plebeian art, which was an artistic expression of the plebeian class which was distinct from the art favoured by the aristocracy.
To reduce the power of the Roman Catholic Church in French government, reformers during the Enlightenment emphasized secularism and the separation of church and state. They advocated for the nationalization of church properties, limiting the Church's influence on education and politics, and promoting religious tolerance. The Civil Constitution of the Clergy in 1790 redefined the relationship between the Church and the state, further diminishing the Church's authority. These reforms aimed to establish a more egalitarian society and reduce the Church’s control over French citizens' lives.
We would not have Christianity. Both Catholic and Orthodox Christianity and their theologies and rituals developed in the Roman Empire and became the state religion of this empire. Italian, French, Spanish, Portuguese and Romanian would not exist because they were languages derived from Latin. Many English words would not exist either because they are of Latin origin. The alphabets of the western European languages would not exist or would be different because they have adopted and adapted the Latin alphabet. Renaissance, Baroque and Neoclassical architecture would not have existed because they were modelled on Roman architecture. The influence of Latin literature on European literature would not have existed. The law of many modern countries is based on Roman law. This would not have happened.
The Senate looked after the interests of the Roman state during the Republic.
The Etruscans played a major role in shaping Roman civilization. They significantly influenced early Roman culture, religion, architecture, and governance, introducing practices such as urban planning and the use of the arch. Their advanced society and rich traditions helped lay the groundwork for the development of Rome as a powerful city-state. Additionally, the Etruscans contributed to the establishment of the Roman monarchy, which was foundational to Rome's political evolution.
One example would be the roman senate. Although the Cesear or ruler at the time had top control over the empire, the senate was able to also make decisions of state. Much like the American senate does now.
The Temple which is dedicated to all gods and godesses of the Ancient World and was based in Roma is called the Pantheon, Since the 7th century AD/ CE it has been converted to a Christian Temple.
The Etruscans were an Italian state which existed prior to the rise of the Roman Republic & were incorporated into it when the Roman state conquered all of mainland Italy. Their influence on Roman culture was in itself minimal.
Just about every state capital is a copy of Roman art. The federal capital and congress has architectural elements influenced by Rome. Arenas were first built by Rome, buildings with domes were also first built by Rome. Many churches are copied from Catholic Churches through out Italy. A new Catholic Church was built in my area with the dome and bell tower just like the Roman churches. Everywhere you look you will find the influence of Roman art and architecture.
Of course the Roman Republic influenced the colonies she herself founded.
The Roman goddess of the hearth is Vesta. She is the virgin goddess of family and home in the Roman religion. Hestia is the nearest Greek equivalent as the goddess of hearth, home, domesticity, family, the state, and architecture.
To reduce the power of the Roman Catholic Church in French government, reformers during the Enlightenment emphasized secularism and the separation of church and state. They advocated for the nationalization of church properties, limiting the Church's influence on education and politics, and promoting religious tolerance. The Civil Constitution of the Clergy in 1790 redefined the relationship between the Church and the state, further diminishing the Church's authority. These reforms aimed to establish a more egalitarian society and reduce the Church’s control over French citizens' lives.
Kerala seems to be the most egalitarian state in India, but as long as there is room for inequality in a civilization, it will happen.
Godehard has written: 'Rheinische Romanik im 19. Jahrhundert' -- subject(s): Architecture and state, Architecture, Romanesque, Church architecture, Conservation and restoration, Romanesque Architecture, Romanesque revival (Architecture)
Depends, what state are you looking into?
We would not have Christianity. Both Catholic and Orthodox Christianity and their theologies and rituals developed in the Roman Empire and became the state religion of this empire. Italian, French, Spanish, Portuguese and Romanian would not exist because they were languages derived from Latin. Many English words would not exist either because they are of Latin origin. The alphabets of the western European languages would not exist or would be different because they have adopted and adapted the Latin alphabet. Renaissance, Baroque and Neoclassical architecture would not have existed because they were modelled on Roman architecture. The influence of Latin literature on European literature would not have existed. The law of many modern countries is based on Roman law. This would not have happened.
We would not have Christianity. Both Catholic and Orthodox Christianity and their theologies and rituals developed in the Roman Empire and became the state religion of this empire. Italian, French, Spanish, Portuguese and Romanian would not exist because they were languages derived from Latin. Many English words would not exist either because they are of Latin origin. The alphabets of the western European languages would not exist or would be different because they have adopted and adapted the Latin alphabet. Renaissance, Baroque and Neoclassical architecture would not have existed because they were modelled on Roman architecture. The influence of Latin literature on European literature would not have existed. The law of many modern countries is based on Roman law. This would not have happened.
The cast of The State of Architecture at the Beginning of the 21st Century - 2003 includes: Bernard Tschumi as himself