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The Roman Empire was important in ancient times because it was the dominant power in the West. The Romans gave their protection and culture to the world from the Atlantic Ocean to the Black Sea, from North Africa to Britain and their culture even reached Scandinavia.
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∙ 6y agoThe importance of the Roman Empire was its size. it was the second largest antiquity saw and the 17th largest in history. It created a vast ommon market where trade thrived and created prosperity before the empire was affected by repeated invasions from outside. It promoted the spread of Roman civilisation in large parts of Europe, in North Africa and in part of Western Asia. It also led to an amalgamation between the Roman and the Greek civilisations which led to Greco-Roman art and culture. This civilisation had a strong influence on the Europeans from the Renaissance (14th and 15th centuries) to the early 20th century.
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What period was before the Medieval Times?
Ancient history, the Roman Empire Ancient history, the Roman Empire
How many years were the roman empire the strongest?
Your opinion. It was the superpower of the olden times. It's empire stretched to as far as Egypt! Do you think its strong? Well, then again, it spread it empire to far, its own problem. It was taken down, like any ancient superpower.
What is the relationship between the Roman Empire and the various medieval empires that used the same name?
There were four empires that called themselves the Roman Empire: the ancient Roman Empire, the Byzantine Empire, the Carolingian Empire, and the Holy Roman Empire. The ancient Roman Empire divided at different times, between an eastern half and a western half. It divided in 395, at the death of Emperor Theodosius I, and remained divided until the West Roman Empire fell in the 5th century. The date usually given is 476, but in fact it was a slow process drawn out over many years. The East Roman Empire remained intact, and continued until it fell in 1453. It was always called the Roman Empire by the people who lived there, and by many others. Today, we call the medieval East Roman Empire by the name Byzantine Empire, a name that was invented in the 17th century. Though it is not what they were called by anyone at the time, it is a useful name because it distinguishes them from the ancient Roman Empire, and from other empires that also claimed to be Roman. Modern historians date the change from East Roman Empire to Byzantine Empire as early as 395 AD, the death of Theodosius I, to as late as 610 AD, when the official language of the empire was changed from Latin to Greek. In 800 AD, Pope Leo III, for whatever reasons, crowned Charlemagne as Emperor of the Roman People. This angered the people of the Byzantine Empire, because they claimed to be the Empire of the Roman People and did not recognize Charlemagne as their emperor. Later, the Byzantine emperors recognized the heirs to Charlemagne's empire as emperors, but not as emperors of the Roman People. This empire was made up of most of France, most of Germany, Switzerland, the northern half of Italy, Belgium, the Netherlands, and bits of Austria, Spain, and other countries. It divided after he died into three kingdoms, and one of the kings was the emperor, but the kings fought over the title, and it quickly had no real authority associated with it. The last person to have it died in 927 AD. Today, historians call Charlemagne's empire the Carolingian Empire, and give it the dates of 800 to 927. In 962 AD, Otto I was crowned as emperor. This was really interesting in a way, because he was just the Emperor of the [unnamed] Empire, which was the eastern part, a bit more than half, of the old Carolingian Empire. It seems the emperors of this empire did not want to antagonize the people of the Byzantine Empire at first, and so it was not until around 1030 that people began calling it the Roman Empire again. This empire began calling itself the Holy Roman Empire in the 16th century, after the Middle Ages were over. During much of the Middle Ages, it was also called Germany, and between the time its rulers took power and their coronations, which was years in many cases, they were referred to by the title King of Germany. Modern historians refer to it as the Holy Roman Empire for all parts of its history back to the coronation of Otto I.
How much would cement cost in the ancient roman times?
nothing,they cant spell!
River on northern boundary of roman empire?
In ancient times, Rome in its infancy, as a monarchy, as a republic, and then as a vast yet unified empire remained centered in one particular geographical place. The "heart" of Rome, the city itself, was located in the center of the Italian peninsula, astride seven distinct hills, through which ran (and still runs) the Tiber River.
What was before the medieval times?
Ancient history, the Roman Empire Ancient history, the Roman Empire
What period was before the Medieval Times?
Ancient history, the Roman Empire Ancient history, the Roman Empire
Name two highly successful empires from ancient times?
The Roman Empire and the Egyptian Empire may be considered as the most successful.
What are two highly stuccessful empires from ancient times?
Two highly successful empires from ancient times would be the Roman empire and the Persian empire. There was also the Egyptian and Assyrian empires that could count as being successful in their own times.
Was the Roman time in the dark ages?
When people talk about Roman times, they are usually talking about ancient Rome, before the fall of the West Roman Empire, the event that started the so-called Dark Ages. Rome existed throughout the Dark Ages, both as a city, and as a country. The country, called the Roman Empire at that time, is now called the Byzantine Empire, so it can be distinguished from the ancient Roman Empire.
Identify two highly successful empire from ancient times for each write one or two sentences explaining why the empire was so successful?
Two highly successful empires from ancient times were the Egyptian empire and the Roman empire. Now you do the rest of your homework and figure out for yourself why they were successful.
When was the first anti-Jewish law passed?
Anti-Semitic laws have existed since ancient times, e.g. the Roman Empire had them, ancient Egypt had them, etc.
Why was byzantium such a powerful political force in ancient times?
Most of the revolts occurred in the Western Roman Empire, the Byzantine Empire was the Eastern Empire and was also very civilized.
Why do Romans win Battle of Châlons?
because in ancient times the roman empire had bronze sword and a angle of Greek mythology
The Roman Empire was able to dominate much of the civilized world of ancient times in part because of its favorable?
relative location
What is the most important crop in Egypt?
Beans, cotton, onions, rice, and wheat are important crops grown in Egypt. In Roman times, Egypt was a major supplier of wheat for the Roman Empire.
When was Roman mythology created?
In the Ancient Roman times.
