MAYOR

Roman
Achievements

By: Camila Paz

 Index
01
ENGINEERING AND
02
LANGUAGE AND
03
LAW AND GOVERNANCE
ARCHITECTURE LITERATURE

04
SCIENCE AND MEDICINE
05
ART AND CULTURE
06
MILITARY ACHIEVEMENTS

07
RESUME
08
BIBLIOGRAPHY
09
THANK YOU
Engineering and
Architecture:
Aqueducts: Romans developed an
extensive system of aqueducts to
transport water over long distances,
supplying cities with clean water.

Roads: The Romans built an extensive

road network, such as the famous
Appian Way, to facilitate
transportation and communication
across their vast empire.

Bridges: Roman engineers designed and

constructed numerous bridges, many of
which are still in use today.

Arches and Vaults: They perfected the

use of arches and vaults in
construction, allowing for the creation
of large, durable structures.
Languaje and Literature
Latin Language: Latin was the language of the
Roman Empire and is the precursor to many
modern Romance languages, including Italian,
Spanish, French, Portuguese, and Romanian. The
classical Roman alphabet contained only 23
letters (no J, U, or W.) In the beginning, all these
letters were capitals (majuscules). There were
no lower-case letters (minuscules). Also, there
was no word separation.

Literature: Roman authors like Cicero, Virgil,

Ovid, and Seneca produced enduring works in
philosophy, poetry, and rhetoric. Usually, the
works were poetry, comedies, histories, and
tragedies.
 Law and Governance
Roman Law: The Government:
Romans developed The Roman
a sophisticated Republic was a
legal system, democracy. Its
including the
government
principles of "ius
consisted of
civile" (civil law),
the Senate and
"ius gentium" (law
four
of nations), and
assemblies: the
"ius naturale"
(natural law).
Comitia Curiata,
Their legal the Comitia
principles greatly Centuriata, the
influenced the Concilium
development of Plebis, and the
modern legal Comitia Tribute
systems.
 Science and Medicine
Medicine:

Roman medicine, heavily influenced by Greek

and Egyptian practices, relied on figures like
Galen and his humoral theory. It embraced
public health and sanitation, using herbal
remedies to treat various ailments. Roman
physicians operated valetudinaria and left a
significant impact on early medical practices
and knowledge.

Science:

Roman science, deeply influenced by Greek

predecessors, focused on practical applications,
notably in engineering, medicine, and architecture.
They made valuable contributions to fields such as
metrology and mathematical theory, helping lay the
groundwork for modern science.
 Art and Culture

Sculpture and Art: The Romans
were skilled in sculpture,
creating realistic statues and
exceptional mosaics. Their art
often depicted historical
events, mythology, and
portraits of prominent figures.
Decorative Elements: Romans
used a variety of decorative
elements in architecture,
including intricate capitals,
friezes, and cornices.
Frescoes: Frescoes were
popular in Roman art,
especially in domestic settings.
They covered the walls of
houses, villas, and public
buildings, depicting scenes
from daily life, mythology, and
landscapes.
Military Achievements

Roman military achievements were

formidable, with highly organized
legions and effective tactics. Their
engineering prowess led to the
construction of roads, fortifications,
and siege engines. The Roman military
played a pivotal role in the expansion
and defense of the vast Roman Empire,
leaving a lasting legacy in military
strategy and organization.
 Resume:
Roman culture made a big impact on society in the whole
world, letting us a lot of intelligent advances in science,
math, art, etc. with iconic art and talented sculptures. They
stood about with engineering and making roads and a lot of
more intelligent methods of making life easier, they
developed a very well and legal type of covenment, laws, and
politics, and their contributions to health for a society were
notable, the Roman military system was very organizing and
strategic. Their legacy endures in Western culture,
influencing language, law, and governance to this day.
Bibliography
Decorative
Elements:
Romans used
a variety of
decorative
elements in
architecture,
including
intricate
capitals,
friezes, and
cornices.
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YOU
MADE BY: CAMILA SOFÍA PAZ