1. What legacies were left to Western Society by the Romans?
The Roman Republic
What legacies were left to Western Society by the Romans?

2. I. 509BCE: nobles (Patricians) overthrow Rome’s king
A. Patricians form a republic, in which “citizens” vote for representatives in a Senate
1. Most citizens are Plebeians (farmers & merchants), who can’t serve in the Senate, they want change!
I. 509BCE: nobles (Patricians) overthrow Rome’s king
B. Plebeians are allowed to serve in the gov.
1. Senate = Patricians, Two Assemblies = Plebeians
2. Senate has more power ($/war/emperor)
C. Women= some rights, influence.
D. Slaves= no rights
Patricians
Plebeians

3. 1. The Justinian Code contained 5,000 Roman Laws
II. Plebeians demand written laws
A. “12 Tables” written = basic legal code
1. Romans have equal protection under the law
III. Other Legal Legacies of Rome
A) People are innocent until proven guilty
B) Accuser must prove their case, not the accused
IV. Justinian’s Code
A yrs later Emperor Justinian ordered writing down of all laws
1. The Justinian Code contained 5,000 Roman Laws
2. The code was used in all legal matters - similar to the legal code we use today

4. A. Govt & Law -Romans = Republic = Representative Democracy (3 Rs)
V. Roman Legacies
A. Govt & Law -Romans = Republic = Representative Democracy (3 Rs)
B. Stadiums

5. C. Downtowns
D. Aqueducts
E. Language F. Religion G. Calendar H. Architecture & Art