Roman Legacy Today
History: KS2 National Curriculum, topic 3.1.4
Roman Legacy
Language
- Latin influenced English words like "street".
- "Street" comes from Latin "strata".
- The Latin alphabet became the English alphabet.
- Roman laws shaped Britain’s legal system.
Religion
- Romans built churches in England.
- Christianity grew in Britain when the Romans were there.
- Christianity is still a big religion in Britain today.
Culture
- Romans introduced public baths used in towns.
- Romans built theatres for plays and events.
- Roman art styles influence modern British art.
- Roman food, like bread and wine, influenced British diets.
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What did the Romans build in Britain that helped Christianity grow?