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 20.0%

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

    Votes: 1 20.0%

  • Latin language and descendants + influence on other European languages

    Votes: 4 80.0%

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

    Votes: 4 80.0%

  • The Republic & Senate (inspiration for modern democracies)

    Votes: 4 80.0%

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

    Votes: 3 60.0%

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

    Votes: 2 40.0%

  • 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 20.0%

  • Other (please specify)

    Votes: 0 0.0%
  • Total voters
    5
I have added a new poll as the old one got deleted during the move from vBulletin to Xenforo.
 
An interesting video about the hidden mechanisms of one of the greatest Roman creations, the largest ancient amphitheater ever built, the Colosseum.
 
I am sure there are tones, but the one which is interesting to me is that it was not a dynastic empire, a single family on top, it was like a meritocracy, one of its kind, where in latter time even non Romans could climb the highest ladder.

It definitely shaped modern Europe in an unimaginable way.

What's the most impressive to me, is how they managed to get over of the most catastrophic battle in human history against Hannibal, losing 50-70 thousand people on a single day at the Battle of Cannae, and managing to completely turn over the situation.
 
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