Do you agree or disagree with the statement below? Write your ideas. Give examples to support your opinion.
The achievements of the Romans continue to affect many aspects of our lives today.
I wrote that i agreed because...........i don't know why and don't know examples or ideas
2006-09-26 12:51:43 · 9 answers · asked by Sarah S 3 in Education & Reference ➔ Homework Help
there's a ton of stuff on line and in the library but here are some generalities:
1) paved roads. the romans were the first to lay them, their still in use today and they are the model for today's roads.
2) the romans built the first aquaducts and we have running water today because of them. we owe our plumbing system to the romans. before the time of jesus, you had running water on the first floor of most buildings, how cool is that? I think they went as high as two but you'd have to check on that.
3) our modern legal system is based on the ancient roman system.
4) the romans were master architechts ( sure I spelled that wrong) and look around to see how many buildings copy them. the post offices, courthouses are classic ancient roman design, look at the columns.
5) arena sports, the gladiator matches in the roman colusseum were the inspiration for today's area sports like football, hockey and wrestling.
if you search on google or ask your librarians you'll find this same stuff. good luck and peace!
Vin
2006-09-26 13:06:09 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Look at the links below to get some background information about the Roman Empire and its contributions to the modern world, but don't copy it word for word. If you look at the links below (or perhaps, in your school history book) you will see that many things/ideas originated in the time of the Romans that are still in place today. For example, the type of calendar we now use originated in Roman times.
2006-09-26 13:01:04 · answer #2 · answered by J.Z. 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well uhmm ill give you what i think but im not exactly sure
I agree because our world or say or certain area wouldnt be so democratic or produce laws to protect the world . It would be very chaotic if the romans had not achieve that ?
i just recalling what i learned but i dont remember what time the whatchamacallit thing is i probably got it mixed up sorry i tried i think its right thought i so sorry
2006-09-26 12:56:44 · answer #3 · answered by ohxdumbbutt 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i agree, because the romans have influenced our architecture, our food , the built roads, had indorr plumbing, had a water heating/cooling system, and were the first ones to shave
also, the named the planets
Rome has greatly affected Catholicism
2006-09-26 13:00:34 · answer #4 · answered by ednamode123 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree. The Romans were the first to bring the water a city using the Aqueducts. (I think)
http://www.inforoma.it/feature.php?lookup=aqueduct
2006-09-26 13:04:54 · answer #5 · answered by Rockford 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sounds like the essay I didn't write on my World History AP exam last year. I think talking about their government would be a good idea.
2006-09-26 12:55:34 · answer #6 · answered by The Mosh Pit Queen: Hoser 4 Life 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I also agree because Rome had many modern ideas and inventions if it weren't for those inventions our world might be different.
2006-09-26 12:56:18 · answer #7 · answered by emilykjo@sbcglobal.net 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree.
2006-09-26 12:53:46 · answer #8 · answered by spongeworthy_us 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ever use Google?
2006-09-26 12:59:26 · answer #9 · answered by kako 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋