2. Roads

3. Most of the modern medical tools were first created by the ancient Romans These advanced medical tools were one of the reasons that the Romans had such a great army because they had the tools to heal their soldiers quickly.

4. Caesarean sections actually derive their name from the Roman leader Julius Caesar. The Romans would use Caesarean sections to save a baby's life if the mother died during childbirth.

5. The aqueducts were tunnels and canals that allowed water to be distributed throughout the empire. The creation of the aqueduct is the reason that you can access to water from any location.

6. Census The census played a crucial role in the administration of the Roman Empire, as it was used to determine taxes. provided a register of citizens and their property from which their duties and privileges could be listed

7. Bathhouses baths were the ancient Roman equivalent of community centers The Romans believed that good health came from bathing Emperors often built baths to gain favor for themselves and to create a lasting monument of their generosity

8. concrete Romans used concrete extensively from 300 BCE to 476 CE Laid in the shape of arches, vaults and domes.

9. The Romans were the first builders in the history of architecture to realize the potential of domes Domes were introduced in a number of Roman building types such as temples, thermae, palaces, mausoleum and later also churches The Romans were the first builders in the history of architecture to realize the potential of domes Domes were introduced in a number of Roman building types such as temples, thermae, palaces, mausoleum and later also churches

10. Stuff The Romans were good at building roads and bridges, but not so keen on machines The Romans invented war machines, like catapults The Romans were good at building roads and bridges, but not so keen on machines The Romans invented war machines, like catapults

11. Coliseum Under the emperor Titus the Coliseum, which his father Vespasian had begun, was completed Coliseum was the venue for gladiatorial and animal fights Under the emperor Titus the Coliseum, which his father Vespasian had begun, was completed Coliseum was the venue for gladiatorial and animal fights

12. Stuff Towns and forts had underground drains to take away dirty water and sewage. Fresh clean water and sewers are important. Without them, people risk catching diseases from drinking dirty water or from sewage left around streets and houses.

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