The Roman document outlines their achievements in government, language, and architecture/engineering. In government, they established the rule of law and wrote down laws in the Law of the Twelve Tables. Their language of Latin became the basis for modern Romance languages. Notable architectural and engineering feats included arches, vaults, aqueducts, and advanced road building techniques, as well as structures like the Coliseum, domes, and the development of cement.

1. Roman Achievements
and Contributions

2. Government
 Law of the Twelve Tables
 The Roman government felt it was
important to write down the laws for all to
see.
 They were placed upon bronze plaques.

3. Government
 Rule of Law
 the legal idea that law should govern
(rule) a nation. Every citizen must follow
the law, including law makers themselves.

4. Language
 Latin & Romance Languages
 Latin was the language of the Romans.
 Latin is the basis of the Romance
Languages - Italian, Spanish, French,
Portuguese, and Romanian.

5. Architecture and Engineering
 Arch
 Being a rounded shape, arches can
support more weight than other shapes.

6. Architecture and Engineering
 Vault
 Vault is a continuous arrangement of
arches, usually forming a ceiling or roof.

7. Architecture and Engineering
 Coliseum
 The most famous example in Roman
engineering

8. Architecture and Engineering
 Aqueduct
 Raised channel used to carry water from
mountains to cities.

9. Architecture and Engineering
 Dome
 a rounded vault forming the roof of a
building or structure, typically with a
circular base

10. Architecture and Engineering
 Roads
 Built roads in layers, each layer was a
different material. Road were very durable
and lasted for centuries

11. Architecture and Engineering
 Cement
 Mixed a mineral called lime with volcanic
rock and ash. Cement is very hard and
watertight.