Achievements of Ancient Rome Flashcards
1
Q
technology
A
- concrete
- roads
- domes
- aqueducts
2
Q
medicine
A
- public health programs
- welfare
3
Q
language
A
- Latin
- Romantic languages
- Spanish, Portuguese, French, Italian, some Romanian
4
Q
religion
A
- Roman mythology
- Roman catholic church
- kept learning alive after fall of empire
5
Q
Roman law and politics
A
- republic
- twelve tables
- propaganda
- leaders featured on coins
6
Q
literature, theater, and art
A
- satire: sarcastic comedy
- realistic statues
- ornate jewelry
- masks
- mosaics
7
Q
customs, clothing, and games
A
- friendship rings
- green holiday decorations
- socks, hats, left and right footed shoes
- jacks and hoops
