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Roman law is the basis for every democratic country. They had common laws which were: the accused had the right to face the accuser. Judge rule fairly. Not guilty until proven innocent etc

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Did the ancient Romans and Greeks actually provide the world with democracy?

The ancient Greeks, in the city of Athens, did invent the idea of democracy. They did not make the whole world democratic, however, they just made their own city democratic. It was up to the rest of the world to make their own political choices. There are still a lot of nations in the world that do not have democratic forms of government, which includes the world's most populous country, China.


What year did Romans invent medicine?

The Romans did not invent medicine. Forms of medicine already existed in the Mesopotamian civilisations and in Egypt and Greece. There were also forms of ancient medicine in India, China and other parts of the word.


What did the ancient Romans gather to watch in the Colosseum?

The ancient Romans gathered to watch gladiatorial contests, animal hunts, and other forms of entertainment in the Colosseum.


What forms of entertainment were popular among the Romans?

The ancient Romans enjoyed a variety of entertainment, with gladiatorial games being one of the most popular forms, held in grand arenas like the Colosseum. Chariot racing in the Circus Maximus also captivated large audiences, while theatrical performances, including comedies and tragedies, were prevalent in public theaters. Additionally, Romans participated in feasts and games, and enjoyed various forms of music and dance, reflecting their rich cultural life.


Did french revolution laid the foundation of democracy?

Perhaps it did for France, but democracy existed in major forms in Greek city states as early as 800BC. Also the French revolution was preceeded by the American Revolution. Also keep in mind that none of these are actual democracies. Democracy is everyone votes. The best name we have for the governments of France and America are Democratic Repulics.

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Did the ancient Romans and Greeks actually provide the world with democracy?

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