(Originais Teachy 2024) - Question Medium of History

Ancient Rome is a civilization that exerted a profound influence on the political organization, law, architecture, and culture of the Western world. Many of its practices and innovations remain present to this day, such as the use of Latin in various languages, the structure of the legal system in several countries, and the presence of iconic architectural works like the Colosseum. By understanding the Roman legacy, we can reflect on how Roman society contributed to the construction of the contemporary world. Considering the historical context of Rome, reflect and explain: (1) In what way did Roman law influence the formation of current legal systems? (2) Give an example of how a Roman architectural work reflects the values and needs of the society at the time and discuss its relevance to later architecture.