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Where did the Romans acquire most of their art, architecture, government, alphabet, and religion |
It was borrowed from other nations |
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From whom did the Romans acquire their basic government, including the Roman Senate and Plebeian Council? |
The Greeks |
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What was the Roman army based on? |
Greek and Etruscan principles |
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What were Roman aqueducts used for? |
To bring fresh water into the city |
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What did the Romans use limestone and volcanic ash for? |
They were the first to turn it into concrete. |
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Why are Roman arches used? |
They allow for larger and stronger structures while saving building material |
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How much road systems did the Romans create? |
Over a million square miles to accommodate commerce and political administration |
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What did the Romans create regarding books? |
They bound them which facilitated the growth and spread of knowledge |
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What did the Romans do regarding the legal system? |
They allowed habeas corpus and innocent until proven guilty |
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What are the advantages of public baths, toilets, sewage systems, home faucets? |
Their benefit to health and sanitation |
