20-MIJ World History Advanced Q4 Part A
What influence did Roman laws have on later generations and other cultures?

The biggest cultural impact from Roman Laws was the development of modern democracy.

Explanation:

Roman laws were not consistent and during different reigns and times, there were developments on legislation.

However, the most important influence of Roman law could be seen in Europe during the dark ages.

However, the roman system of electing senators, having elections and a parliament to discuss ideas quickly spread through the middle ages, by which time, England became the first country in Europe to adopt the system.

Today, democracy has spread across every corner of the globe and many historians point to the Roman laws as a direct influence.