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

3. • The Justinian Code contained 5,000 Roman Laws
2. Plebeians demand written laws
12 Tables used
Romans have equal protection under the law
Other Legal Legacies of Rome
1) People are innocent until proven guilty
2) Accuser must prove their case, not the accused
Page 11: What happened to unreasonable laws?
Justinian’s Code
1000 yrs later Emperor Justinian ordered writing down of all laws
• The Justinian Code contained 5,000 Roman Laws
• The code was used in all legal matters - similar to the legal code we use today

4. 1.Govt & Law -Romans = Republic = Representative Democracy (3 R’s)
Roman Legacies
1.Govt & Law -Romans = Republic = Representative Democracy (3 R’s)
2. Stadiums

5. 3. Downtowns
4. Aqueducts
5. Language 6. Religion 7. Calendar 8. Architecture & Art