WHAT ROME GAVE TO THE WORLD
How Rome ruled
288. Great Lawmakers and Governors. Of all the ancient nations Rome was the most famous in establishing laws in regard to the ownership of property and in regard to the way men should act toward one another.
Her consuls and senators were men skillful in planning laws not only for Rome but for the nations which she had conquered.
The Colosseum
289. Romans Were Great Builders. The buildings of Greece were beautiful but those of Rome were large and strong. The Colosseum, built as a place of entertainment for the people, was a gigantic affair seating 87,000 people. In this were held fights between gladiators, men trained to kill each other, and between men and wild beasts. The effect was to make the Romans lovers of such cruel sports.
Other famous buildings put up by the Romans were the Forum and the Pantheon. You may see remains of these now in Rome. They are visited by hundreds of Americans every year.
ROMAN BRIDGE AND AQUEDUCT NEAR NIMES, FRANCE