Greatest Ancient Roman contribution(s) to the world

What is/are the greatest Roman contribution(s) to the modern world?

  • The Julian Calendar (including current names of the months)

    Votes: 1 33.3%

  • The Roman alphabet (the world's most widespread writing system)

    Votes: 1 33.3%

  • Latin language and descendants + influence on other European languages

    Votes: 3 100.0%

  • The Roman legal system (basis of many European legal system to this day)

    Votes: 2 66.7%

  • The Republic & Senate (inspiration for modern democracies)

    Votes: 3 100.0%

  • Architectural styles (arches & columns, domes, sculptures, frescoes, mosaics...)

    Votes: 2 66.7%

  • Aqueducts and viaducts (the world's first bridges to cross valleys)

    Votes: 1 33.3%

  • Concrete/mortar/cement

    Votes: 0 0.0%

  • Efficient highway system (still followed today by modern roads)

    Votes: 0 0.0%

  • Thermal baths, central heating and floor heating

    Votes: 0 0.0%

  • Mass entertainment : stadiums & amphitheatres (ancestors of modern stadiums)

    Votes: 0 0.0%

  • Festivals (Carnival, Christmas, etc. all have Roman origins)

    Votes: 0 0.0%

  • The 3 course meal (starter, main dish, desert)

    Votes: 0 0.0%

  • Wine-making (creating a lasting tradition in Italy, France, Germany, Spain, Portugal, Romania...)

    Votes: 1 33.3%

  • Other (please specify)

    Votes: 0 0.0%
  • Total voters
    3
I have added a new poll as the old one got deleted during the move from vBulletin to Xenforo.
 
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