1. Roman Inventions By: Anna, Haley, Nicholas, & Will

3. Improved the water wheelFirst to develop boats operated by paddle wheel Created the first modern candles by dipping wicks into animal fat.

4. Mechanical Reaper The Romans either invented or widely spread the first mechanical reaper. This machine would cut the ears of corn without the stalks. This machine was forgotten during the Dark Ages and the progress of the Romans was lost.

5. Roman ideas The Romans not only made new inventions but also new ideas. The Coliseum in Rome could seat and entertain around 50,000 people. One could see gladiator fights, mock sea battles, or executions here. A system was even present that could measure and bill for specific quantities of water, much as is in use today.

6. Ideas cont. Where would we be without our calendar? Well, the Romans came up with the Julian calendar that had 12 months and 365 days in a year, with a leap year every four years. The more accurate Gregorian calendar eventually took over, but is nearly identical. Roman numerals were used for counting and originated from notches taken on counting sticks. This system of numbers is still found in clocks and calendars today.

7. The idea of cleanliness Romans started the view of cleanliness and good hygiene. They would take daily baths in exquisite bathhouses that were made available to all levels of society,

8. Public Toilets “Many Romans believed that Rome’s sewers were the city’s greatest achievement.” Seven rivers flowing through the city flushed sewage away. Rome had over 144 public toilets. A small fee was charged to gain entry to each one, but most people could afford it.

9. Architecture Pantheon temple Roman Forum (Latin: Forum Romanum coliseum

11. The end The Romans made a huge impact on history with their inventions and innovations and the world would not be the same without them.