WORLD CIVILIZATION

CIVILIZATION

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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following is an example of how Rome was affected by contact with other countries?
A
Romans blended the gods of other peoples with their own
B
Romans built buildings exactly like Greek buildings
C
Romans refused to accept slave fighting as a sport
D
Romans built aqueducts exactly like Etruscan aqueducts
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Ancient Romans pioneered advances in many areas of science and technology, establishing tools and methods that have ultimately shaped the way the world does certain things. The Romans were extremely adept engineers. They understood the laws of physics well enough to develop aqueducts and better ways to aid water flow.

Detailed explanation-2: -Roman law had a significant influence over the modern-day laws of many countries. Legal ideas like trial by jury, civil rights, contracts, personal property, legal wills, and corporations all were influenced by Roman law and the Roman way of looking at things.

Detailed explanation-3: -Architecture From military structures such as forts and walls (including the spectacular Hadrian’s Wall) to engineering feats such as baths and aqueducts, the most obvious impact of the Romans that can still be seen today is their buildings.

Detailed explanation-4: -The legacy of Ancient Rome is still felt today in western culture in areas such as government, law, language, architecture, engineering, and religion. Many modern-day governments are modeled after the Roman Republic.

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