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As usual the rich benefited the most. The patricians, the higher tier of the nobility, befitted because they were the owners of the large landed estates. The equestrian Order, the lower tier of the nobility, benefited because they were the entrepreneurial group and were engaged in trade. Moreover, for a period of time they were also contracted tax collection, which they performed as a private concern on behalf of the state. They illicitly amassed large sums through 'tax farming.' Politicians also benefited through corruption.
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∙ 10y agoThe richest classes, the patricians (the upper tier of the aristocracy of owners of landed estates) and the equites ( the lower tier of the aristocracy and a class of money lenders, bankers, owners of shipping companies, mining investors and high ranking civil servants) benefited the most from the prosperity of the Roman Empire. Most of the wealth was concentrated in the hands small number of people constituted by these two classes. They formed a tiny elite of fewer than 10,000 members who monopolised political, military and economic power in an empire of about 60 million inhabitants.
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∙ 10y agoIn terms of classes, it was the patricians and the equites. The former owned large landed estates which produced large amounts of agricultural goods for trade. The empire enabled them to acquire more of such estates outside Italy. The latter was a class of bankers, money lenders and investors in shipping and mining . These activities were central to the thriving trade of the empire.
In geographical terms, the city of Rome was the biggest beneficiary of the prosperity of the empire. Many of the financial and shipping operations were based in Rome. Rome was also the hub of trade in the empire. It imported massive amounts of goods from all the corners in the empire and beyond (Arabia, Persia, China, India and Ethiopia)
Egypt was the second biggest beneficiary. It became the breadbasket of the empire. It exported 50% of the massive supplies of grain the city of Rome imported to feed its massive population. Egypt also exported expansive goods: Egypt exported cotton, linen, papyrus, ivory, gemstones, ebony, ostrich feathers, leopard skins, lions, leopards and elephants. it was also the Empire's link to the trade with India via the sea route of the Indian ocean and the read Sea and the trade with Ethiopia.
In Egypt Augustus promoted privatization of ownership of land and workshops to increase production for trade. Canals in disrepair were repaired and new ones were built to increase irrigation and the amount of cultivable land. Taxation was lowered (under the previous regime of the Ptolemies it was too high). Greater monetisation also contributed to an increase in production and trade. The use of coins increased. The Roman currency also created an empire-wide means of exchange which helped the development of trade. The building on new roads, bridges and ports also helped this. Trade promoted economic and cultural interchange between the peoples of the provinces, their integration into the imperial system and greater cultural homogeneity. Augustus also promoted trade beyond the empire.
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∙ 8y agoThe rich were the ones who benefited from the Roman Empire the most. The empire offered great opportunities for wealth. However, the rich got richer and the poor got poorer.
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Who benefited from the roman empires prosperity?
Just about all Romans benefited from the empire's prosperity. The ones who did not were the low lifers who would never benefit no matter what the political circumstances.
Why did Justinian wanted his empire to be like the roman empire?
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What was the southern most part of the Roman Empire in AD 120?
The southernmost part of the Roman Empire in AD 120 was southern Egypt.
When the roman empire ruled the world?
The Roman Empire never ruled the world.AT their largest point they controlled most of Europe, and parts of Africa and Asia.
Why was the fall of the Roman Empire not a complete fall?
The Roman Empire had been divided into the East Roman Empire, with its capital at Constantinople, and the West Roman Empire, with its capital either at Rome or Ravenna, in 395. The West Roman Empire was in a state of chaos, with various Germanic kingdoms forming, and though they nominally acknowledged the fact that they were in the Roman Empire, for the most part, they were not really under control. In 476, the last emperor of the West Roman Empire was deposed, and the emperor of the East Roman Empire was asked to assume control of the whole. This is the event referred to as the Fall of the Roman Empire. The Roman Senate, which had operated in Rome since before the Roman Republic continued to operate after the purported fall, and its last known act was after the year 600. The East Roman Empire continued to operate until Constantinople fell to the Turks in 1453.
How did roads and bridges benefit the Roman Empire?
Roads and bridges benefited the Roman empire by the three T's. Troop movement, transportation and trade.
How did the middle east benefit from roman rule and vise versa?
The middle east benefited from Roman rule in many ways. They enjoyed Roman protection, trade with the western part of the empire, and most of all Roman technology of the aqueduct, giving them fresh and plentiful water for both personal use and irrigation. The Romans benefited by taxes, military recruits, and also trade.
Who benefited the most from the roman empire prosperity?
The richest classes, the patricians (the upper tier of the aristocracy of owners of landed estates) and the equites ( the lower tier of the aristocracy and a class of money lenders, bankers, owners of shipping companies, mining investors and high ranking civil servants) benefited the most from the prosperity of the Roman Empire. Most of the wealth was concentrated in the hands small number of people constituted by these two classes. They formed a tiny elite of fewer than 10,000 members who monopolised political, military and economic power in an empire of about 60 million inhabitants.
What country had the most influence on the Roman Empire?
Italy was the heart of the Roman Empire.
Who is Julius Caesar?
The most famous dictator of the Roman Empire
Is it true that Christians benefited from Roman civilization?
Yes and no. The Romans initially persecuted the Christians and martyred their saints, then the Roman Empire became Christian and institutionalized the church, for better or worse.
Who benefited from the roman empires prosperity?
Just about all Romans benefited from the empire's prosperity. The ones who did not were the low lifers who would never benefit no matter what the political circumstances.
What empire ruled most of northern Europe in the middle ages and Renaissance?
The Holy Roman Empire
What were the main achievements to the Phoenician?
Establishing a trading empire which benefited the Mediterranean area and inventing an alphabet which formed the basis of Greek, Roman and today's alphabets.
Why did Justinian wanted his empire to be like the roman empire?
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Which empire covered most of Europe and North Africa?
Roman empire
How did most citizens of the Byzantine Empire relate to the Roman Empire?
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