Rome was the first civilization to master the use of concrete. Rome was very practical in its architecture They built aquaducts, roads, bridges, and canals Roman law created a sense of equality You were innocent until proven guilty The burden of proof rested on the accuser not the accused You could be punished for actions not thoughts Unfair laws were cast aside Latin became the language of the church Romance languages were derived from Latin French, Italian, Portuguese and Romanian all have Latin roots Many words we use today in English have Latin origins. One of the most enduring legacies of Rome is its religious influence. St. Augustine said that he didnt care if Rome fell because the kingdom of heaven was eternal. Although Rome falls, Christianity remains and will be the single greatest unifier in all of Europe