Question

How has Roman culture influenced Western civilization? Check all that apply.

Most Americans worship Roman gods.
Modern artists and architects have incorporated Roman techniques.
American ideas about government were shaped by Roman beliefs.
The Roman language had English roots.

Answer 1

Correct answers:
- Modern artists and architects have incorporated Roman techniques. — True. Roman architecture (arches, vaults, domes, columns) and artistic forms were revived in the Renaissance and Neoclassical movements and continue to influence Western art and building design.
- American ideas about government were shaped by Roman beliefs. — True. The Roman Republic’s institutions (senate, concepts of civic virtue, written law, checks on power) influenced Enlightenment thinkers and the U.S. founders.

Not correct:
- Most Americans worship Roman gods. — False. The dominant religions in the U.S. are Christian denominations and other faiths; worship of ancient Roman gods is not widespread.
- The Roman language had English roots. — False as written. Latin (the Roman language) did not come from English. English is a Germanic language, though it borrowed many words from Latin (directly and via French), so Latin heavily influenced English vocabulary.