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Contributions of ancient Rome to Western civilisation include a republican form of government, the spread of Christianity and basic principles of architecture. In addition, the Latin language has had a far-reaching influence on modern languages, especially on English.
It was through ancient Rome that Christianity spread throughout all the Western world. Because the spread of the Roman empire was so large, Christianity was able to spread. Once the Roman emperor Constantine made Christianity the official state religion of Rome, the religion was able to flourish even more, ultimately reshaping the history of the West. Roman architecture introduced elements that continue through history and are still seen in modern architecture, as of 2014. Roman architecture used the arch extensively, making possible architecture that hadn't been seen before. The dome and the flying buttress were other architecture innovations which were carried forward into Western civilisation.
It was through ancient Rome that Christianity spread throughout all the Western world. Because the spread of the Roman empire was so large, Christianity was able to spread. Once the Roman emperor Constantine made Christianity the official state religion of Rome, the religion was able to flourish even more, ultimately reshaping the history of the West. Roman architecture introduced elements that continue through history and are still seen in modern architecture, as of 2014. Roman architecture used the arch extensively, making possible architecture that hadn't been seen before. The dome and the flying buttress were other architecture innovations which were carried forward into Western civilisation.
Cultural, economic, religious and political contributions made by the ancient Roman empire hold strong in today's Western society. From engineering aqueducts to creating newspapers and implementing welfare, Roman contributions are as relevant today as they were when the empire fell more than 1,500 years ago. Roman laws acted as a basis for common laws throughout the west during the early modern and medieval periods. For example, they state that no Roman can be condemned for a crime until he can defend himself against his accuser, which is the same basis used for criminal trials. Similarly, they state that the accuser must prove that the criminal committed the crime, and that someone cannot be convicted based on suspicion alone. Romans used their engineering skills to perfect the aqueduct, leading to public toilets and baths, a sewage system and fresh drinking water. The Romans also invented cement. However, the original recipe was lost, and the technique for making cement was only rediscovered in 1824. Newspapers were also founded, and they addressed political, cultural and military occurrences. Originally, these newspapers were only available to a select few, until Julius Cesar ordered them to be available to the public.
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