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Roman Achievements. Literature Drew several ideas from the Greeks –Epic Virgil –Aeneid Tacitus- Historian –Annals and Histories Latin was the primary.

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1 Roman Achievements

2 Literature Drew several ideas from the Greeks –Epic Virgil –Aeneid Tacitus- Historian –Annals and Histories Latin was the primary language for communication

3 Legal System Created the republic form of government 12 Tables –Written law code Democratic principles –No one is above the law –Innocent until proven guilty –Burden of proof rests with the accuser –Punish actions only, not thoughts

4 Engineering and Science Invented Concrete

5 Engineering and Science Invented concrete Built aqueducts

6 Engineering and Science Invented concrete Built aqueducts Built roads throughout the empire –All roads lead to Rome

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9 Engineering and Science Invented concrete Built aqueducts Built roads throughout the empire –All roads lead to Rome Fountains

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11 Architecture Arch

12 Architecture Arch Dome

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15 Art Intended for education Mosaics

16 Art Intended for education Mosaics Frescoes

17 Art Intended for education Mosaics Frescoes Sculpture

18 Art Frieze

19 Wealthy Home Common Home

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21 Hadrians Wall

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