Roman law is one of Rome's most influential legacies. From reading what is said in the chapter about it, describe some of its features and explain why it had such an impact on later ages. Can you make any comparisons with American law, as you know it?
What will be an ideal response?
Ans: Student answers will vary. Again, the relevant information is to be found in more than one place in the chapter: under Augustus and following the section on the Five Good Emperors, for example.
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