Roman law
What was Rome's earliest written legal code
Twelve Tables
Checks and balances formed the basis of what political group.
democratic systems
What did Roman culture significantly influence
language, literature, and philosophy.
Who were master builders whose engineering and architectural innovations continue to inspire awe.
The Romans
contributing to the Renaissance, a period of?
significant cultural and scientific growth.
These laws addressed matters such as property disputes, criminal behavior, and family responsibilities.
Twelve tables
What political party is rome most famous for
Optimates and populares
What language was used throughout the empire.
Latin
Aqueducts transported what?
clean water over great distances using gravity, improving public health and making cities more livable.
Roman innovations in governance, engineering, and medicine provided a?
bridge between antiquity and the modern era
What Emperor made Roman legal principles into the Corpus Juris Civilis or "Body of Civil Law,"
Emperor Justinian
What prevented any single authority from becoming too powerful.
checks and balances
What language became the root of Romance languages such as Spanish, French, and Italian.
Latin Language
with its massive dome, remains a testament to Roman ingenuity. What am I describing.
The Pantheon
Roman innovations in governance, engineering, and medicine provided a bridge between antiquity and the modern era, influencing?
advancements in countless fields.
What served as the foundation for Roman justice and fairness.
The twelve table law
What poltical group enabled citizens to choose their leaders
Republicanism
What authors produced works that shaped storytelling, ethics, and political thought.
Roman authors like Virgil, Ovid, and Cicero
The development of arches improved what?
stability and strength of buildings and bridges by distributing weight evenly, while domes created expansive interiors.
Through contact with Islamic scholars, much of this knowledge was transmitted to?
Western Europe
This collection shaped legal traditions across Europe and introduced critical principles still valued today.
Corpus Juris Civilis or "Body of Civil Law
what Roman political group laid the groundwork for modern governance
Republican
Who introduced myths that have inspired countless literary and artistic creations.
Ovid’s Metamorphoses
What monumental structures have they bulit
aqueducts, amphitheaters, and public baths
The Byzantine Empire centered in what?
Constantinople, safeguarded Roman traditions, laws, and intellectual achievements.