How did the Roman Empire's system of government influence later societies? A. The Romans encouraged welfare and subsidized food for the poor, which are ideas now used in Western Europe.

B. The Roman Empire introduced a meritocracy system of government, which is still popular in Eastern Asia.

C. The Roman Empire introduced Mosaic Law, which is still followed in present-day Israel.

D. The Romans wrote Hammurabi's Code, which influenced Sharia Law in the Middle East and North Africa.