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What helped unite the Roman Empire?
Rome was able to gain its empire in large part by extending some form of citizenship to many of the people it conquered. Military expansion drove economic development, bringing enslaved people and loot back to Rome, which in turn transformed the city of Rome and Roman culture.
Why was Rome easy to unite?
Rome was easier to unite than Greece because it had less mountainous terrain.
Which leaders helped unite the peninsula?
| Peninsula campaign | |
|---|---|
| United States | Confederate States |
| Commanders and leaders | |
| George B. McClellan | Joseph E. Johnston Gustavus Woodson Smith Robert E. Lee John B. Magruder |
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What factors contributed most to the success of the Roman Republic?
Ancient Rome
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What factors contributed to the fall of the Roman Republic? | Economic inequality, military upheaval, civil war and the rise of Caesar. |
| What were the main reasons for the Romans success in controlling such a large empire? | An efficient system of government, able ruler and a strong military. |
Why is Nero considered the worst emperor?
Nero is perhaps the best known of the worst emperors, having allowed his wife and mother to rule for him and then stepping out from their shadows and ultimately having them, and others, murdered. But his transgressions go far beyond just that; he was accused of sexual perversions and the murder of many Roman citizens.
What evidence supports that Romans were open to foreign cultures?
Romans got some of their alphabet from the Etruscans. The Romans identified their gods with those of the Greeks. The adopted Greek heroes and legends as their own. They obtained many types of weapons from other countries.
Which three factors contributed the most to the demise of the Roman Republic?
Three ideals and traditions of the Roman Republic, lust for power, greed, and loyalty, each contributed to the collapse of the Republic. Desire for power played a major role in the collapse of the Republic because Caesar, the man who arguably began the Republic’s downfall, marched on Rome because he wanted power.
What was the success of the Roman Republic?
The Success of the Roman Republic and Empire. A brief history of the world’s greatest empire. The Rise of Rome. They themselves say that their founders were brought up by the milk of a she-wolf; just so that the entire race as hearts of wolves, insatiable of blood, and ever greedy and lusting after power and riches.
Who was the ruler of Rome before the Republic?
Prior to the republic, Etruscan kings who lived nearby in central Italy ruled Rome. Once the last of these kings was overthrown in 509 B.C., Rome’s wealthiest citizens established a republican government by creating various assemblies of Roman citizens.
What did senators do in the Roman Republic?
There, senators recommended which policies to implement. The Senate and assemblies worked together to appoint executive officials called magistrates, enacted laws, and sought to increase Rome’s territorial holdings throughout the Italian peninsula.
What did the founders say about the rise of Rome?
The Rise of Rome. They themselves say that their founders were brought up by the milk of a she-wolf; just so that the entire race as hearts of wolves, insatiable of blood, and ever greedy and lusting after power and riches. – Mithridates of Pontus on the Romans (Justin 38.6.7-8)