Legacy of Rome

2. equaled a total of 50,000 miles, that connected each part of the Roman Empire
4. worshipped a wide variety of gods or goddesses, including those from regions they conquered
5. Most Roman cities had bath complexes and swimming pools
8. official language of Ancient Rome and was spoken throughout the empire
9. a large amphitheater that could hold up to 50,000 people
10. a world religion that is based upon the teachings of Jesus of Nazareth
11. channels that carried water into Roman cities from the mountains

1. trained fighters who fought, often to the death, in arenas like the Colosseum
2. used these numerals to help them keep track of money, goods, time, and people
3. a public meeting place in Rome with many important temples and government buildings
6. The Romans wanted to protect their freedoms from tyranny after getting rid of their king
7. Rome’s first written law code