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Ancient Rome
Ancient Rome was a civilization that started as a small community in the Italian Peninsula around 10th century BC. Located in the city of Rome, it became one of the largest and most powerful empires of the ancient world.
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What was the name of romes ancient downtown area called?
Rome's ancient "downtown" was called the Forum Romanum.
Rome's ancient "downtown" was called the Forum Romanum.
Rome's ancient "downtown" was called the Forum Romanum.
Rome's ancient "downtown" was called the Forum Romanum.
Rome's ancient "downtown" was called the Forum Romanum.
Rome's ancient "downtown" was called the Forum Romanum.
Rome's ancient "downtown" was called the Forum Romanum.
Rome's ancient "downtown" was called the Forum Romanum.
Rome's ancient "downtown" was called the Forum Romanum.
How did Jewish people resist Roman rule?
By refusing to listen and obey the laws of the hellenists. And to keep their roots as Jews, and the laws of the Torah unbroken. Usually resulting in death.
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Unfortunately, as with assimilation today, many did not resist it. Those who did resist it were involved in the events leading up to Hanukkah:
The Seleucids (Syrian-Greeks) under Antiochus Epiphanes (2nd century BCE), at the instigation of the Hellenizers, had forbidden various Torah-practices such as Sabbath-observance and circumcision. One of the leading elder Jewish sages called upon the people to keep observing the Torah anyway; and if necessary, to use force in resisting the decrees. When a Hellenized Jew offered a sacrifice to the Greek idols in a nearby village, the sage killed him as well as the Greek overseer. This brought a violent reaction from the Greeks; and the loyal Jews, led by the Hasmonean family, were forced to retreat from their towns and strike out at the Greeks in an attempt to oust them from the Holy Land and to enable the people to once again observe the Torah. The Torah-Jews were heavily outnumbered by the attacking Greek armies, but God gave them miraculous victories again and again. After three years of struggle, the Greek armies retreated from Jerusalem, and the Hasmoneans (also called Maccabees) entered the Holy Temple which the Greeks had defiled, reconsecrated it to God, and began the Temple service once more. Among other things, they wanted to relight the olive oil candelabrum (Exodus ch. 25), but could only find one day's supply of undefiled oil - and it would take eight days to make and bring some more.
Miraculously, the menorah stayed lit for eight days (Talmud, Shabbat 21b), allowing enough time for new oil to be prepared and brought. The Torah Sages instituted the festival of Hanukkah at that time (Talmud, Shabbat 21b).
This is what Hanukkah represents: the closeness to God; and the avoidance of Hellenization (assimilation).
It should also be noted that the main goal for which the Maccabees fought was not political independence. They fought to enable the people to observe the Torah's commandments; as we say in the Al Hanisim prayer: "The Greeks (and that includes the Hellenizers) sought to cause us to forget Your Torah and leave Your statutes."
Why did Romans believe it was acceptable to conquer other countries?
The Romans wanted to conquer so many lands because the other lands had things that they wanted The Romans wanted to conquer so many lands because the other lands had things that they wanted
How did the role of the Praetorian Guard emerge in Politics during the Julio - Claudian dynasty?
The Praetorian Guard became a player in the political arena in Rome during the reign of Caligula. He was the first emperor to be assassinated and he was killed by the Praetorians. It was the Praetorians, too, that declared Claudius the new emperor (via a massive bribe, as some writers claim). In this manner, the Praetorian Guard became a formidable power in the imperial game and any emperor who valued his head made sure that the Guard was paid well and given all the benefits and bonuses they were promised.
The Praetorian Guard became a player in the political arena in Rome during the reign of Caligula. He was the first emperor to be assassinated and he was killed by the Praetorians. It was the Praetorians, too, that declared Claudius the new emperor (via a massive bribe, as some writers claim). In this manner, the Praetorian Guard became a formidable power in the imperial game and any emperor who valued his head made sure that the Guard was paid well and given all the benefits and bonuses they were promised.
The Praetorian Guard became a player in the political arena in Rome during the reign of Caligula. He was the first emperor to be assassinated and he was killed by the Praetorians. It was the Praetorians, too, that declared Claudius the new emperor (via a massive bribe, as some writers claim). In this manner, the Praetorian Guard became a formidable power in the imperial game and any emperor who valued his head made sure that the Guard was paid well and given all the benefits and bonuses they were promised.
The Praetorian Guard became a player in the political arena in Rome during the reign of Caligula. He was the first emperor to be assassinated and he was killed by the Praetorians. It was the Praetorians, too, that declared Claudius the new emperor (via a massive bribe, as some writers claim). In this manner, the Praetorian Guard became a formidable power in the imperial game and any emperor who valued his head made sure that the Guard was paid well and given all the benefits and bonuses they were promised.
The Praetorian Guard became a player in the political arena in Rome during the reign of Caligula. He was the first emperor to be assassinated and he was killed by the Praetorians. It was the Praetorians, too, that declared Claudius the new emperor (via a massive bribe, as some writers claim). In this manner, the Praetorian Guard became a formidable power in the imperial game and any emperor who valued his head made sure that the Guard was paid well and given all the benefits and bonuses they were promised.
The Praetorian Guard became a player in the political arena in Rome during the reign of Caligula. He was the first emperor to be assassinated and he was killed by the Praetorians. It was the Praetorians, too, that declared Claudius the new emperor (via a massive bribe, as some writers claim). In this manner, the Praetorian Guard became a formidable power in the imperial game and any emperor who valued his head made sure that the Guard was paid well and given all the benefits and bonuses they were promised.
The Praetorian Guard became a player in the political arena in Rome during the reign of Caligula. He was the first emperor to be assassinated and he was killed by the Praetorians. It was the Praetorians, too, that declared Claudius the new emperor (via a massive bribe, as some writers claim). In this manner, the Praetorian Guard became a formidable power in the imperial game and any emperor who valued his head made sure that the Guard was paid well and given all the benefits and bonuses they were promised.
The Praetorian Guard became a player in the political arena in Rome during the reign of Caligula. He was the first emperor to be assassinated and he was killed by the Praetorians. It was the Praetorians, too, that declared Claudius the new emperor (via a massive bribe, as some writers claim). In this manner, the Praetorian Guard became a formidable power in the imperial game and any emperor who valued his head made sure that the Guard was paid well and given all the benefits and bonuses they were promised.
The Praetorian Guard became a player in the political arena in Rome during the reign of Caligula. He was the first emperor to be assassinated and he was killed by the Praetorians. It was the Praetorians, too, that declared Claudius the new emperor (via a massive bribe, as some writers claim). In this manner, the Praetorian Guard became a formidable power in the imperial game and any emperor who valued his head made sure that the Guard was paid well and given all the benefits and bonuses they were promised.
Why was control of Christianity important to the Romans?
In the ancient world of Christianity, the whole world was divided into two opposing empires - that of Rome and that of Persia. The Roman Empire became important to Christianity because the faith was founded within its borders, it gradually expanded throughout the empire, and after about three hundred years became the official religion of the empire. The Persian Empire remained unaffected by Christianity.
Who encouraged the poor Romans to join the army?
Gaius Marius.
Gaius Marius.
Gaius Marius.
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Gaius Marius.
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Gaius Marius.
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Gaius Marius.
What contributions did the latins make to rome?
The Roman were Latins. Other Latin cities were incorporated into the Roman state and became Roman citizens.
How did the Roman make the Roman Colosseum?
Vatican CityOmg, Vatican city was born only at the end of the 1800 when the Italians break into Porta Pia and confined the Pope in an area that nowaddays it is called Vatican city. The colosseum was built in Rome in front of the Caracalla's baths, in the vicinity of the roman forum.
Since the whole Roman empire ended in the 1400s, it is likely for the Roman art to end somewhere around that time. It is not certain, but this date is probably likely.
Why has Cincinnatus been widely admired?
Cincinnatus was mythologised centuries later by Roman historians and the aristocracy. He was appointed dictator in 458 BC to lead the Roman army against Aequi, whom he defeated at the Battle of Mons Algidus. He was a patrician (aristocrat) who had been impoverished by having to pay a huge fine for his son. He retreated to his small farm outside Rome. Cincinnatus was told of his appointment as dictator while he was ploughing his field. After defeating the Aqeui, he disbanded his army, resigned returned to his plough. His resignation in itself was nothing exceptional. Dictators were supposed to resign when they completed their mandated task.
It is the leaving the plough and returning to it which created the mythologising. It epitomised the ideals of the Roman aristocracy who liked to see the Romans as frugal and hardy farmers. Cincinnatus was seen as a perfect case of service to the greater good, civic virtue, lack of personal ambition, modesty and Roman gravitas and was seen as an indication of the rectitude of the older days as compared to the perceived decadence of the later days when Roman historians were writing their histories.
Another element that contributed to the mythologising of Cincinnatus was the fact which he dealt with Spurius Maelius's alleged attempt to become a king. To the Romans of the Republic, monarchy was seen as tyranny and Cincinnatus was seen as a saviour of liberty.
What is significant about the twelve tables in the early rome republic?
The twelve tables are significant because they are/were the first time that Roman law was written and published for all to read (and obey). Also, they stated that the laws applied equally to all classes and the written law took precedence over custom.
The twelve tables are significant because they are/were the first time that Roman law was written and published for all to read (and obey). Also, they stated that the laws applied equally to all classes and the written law took precedence over custom.
The twelve tables are significant because they are/were the first time that Roman law was written and published for all to read (and obey). Also, they stated that the laws applied equally to all classes and the written law took precedence over custom.
The twelve tables are significant because they are/were the first time that Roman law was written and published for all to read (and obey). Also, they stated that the laws applied equally to all classes and the written law took precedence over custom.
The twelve tables are significant because they are/were the first time that Roman law was written and published for all to read (and obey). Also, they stated that the laws applied equally to all classes and the written law took precedence over custom.
The twelve tables are significant because they are/were the first time that Roman law was written and published for all to read (and obey). Also, they stated that the laws applied equally to all classes and the written law took precedence over custom.
The twelve tables are significant because they are/were the first time that Roman law was written and published for all to read (and obey). Also, they stated that the laws applied equally to all classes and the written law took precedence over custom.
The twelve tables are significant because they are/were the first time that Roman law was written and published for all to read (and obey). Also, they stated that the laws applied equally to all classes and the written law took precedence over custom.
The twelve tables are significant because they are/were the first time that Roman law was written and published for all to read (and obey). Also, they stated that the laws applied equally to all classes and the written law took precedence over custom.
Where were the Roman legions when Rome fell?
No one can be an empire. What fell was not the city of Rome. Rome was never conquered. What fell was the western part of the Roman Empire. As the name suggests, the Roman Empire was an empire created by the Romans. It was vast. It was the fifteenth largest empire in history.
The western part of the Roman empire fell under the weight of the invasions by the Germanic peoples who eventually took over all the lands of this part of the empire (Spain, Portugal, France, Belgium, Holland south of the river Rhine, Germany west of the Rhine, Switzerland, Austria, England and Wales, northern Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia and western Libya) apart from Italy.
The easatern part of the Roman Empire was not affected by these invasions and continued to exist for another 1,000 years
Why did patricians a set of laws called twelve tables?
The early Roman Republic had no written laws - knowledge of the laws resided with the aristocracy, so anyone who wanted legal advice had to go to one of them. This put the Patricians (hereditary aristocracy) in a position of additional power, as the Plebs (not members of the Patrician families) thus became Clients of the these Patrons - the patrons didn't charge fees like today's lawyers, but instead expected political support and financial support when needed.
As the Plebs gained more political influence, they also wanted to know what the law actually said, so after much pressure including the Plebs walking out of the city, the Patricians agreed to write them down. This first writing of the law was done in twelve tables of laws, hence the Twelve Tables, finally enacted in 449 BCE.
These laws were subsequently amplified as further written laws were progressively enacted over the centuries by the Senate, which had an increasing proportion of Plebs in its ranks.
The civil wars of the Second and First Centuries BCE took its toll on the Patricians, who ceased to be the dominant political force and the title became honorific by the First Century CE.
Why did the Romans give full citizenship to conquered people living close to Rome?
Rome extended citizenship to their conquered peoples because they did not want to govern over that conquered land. They would let the conquered people become citizens and have the same positions they held when they were in charge. This made it easier for the senate to rule over peoples. Also if they had more people supporting their cause, and collecting taxes from them. The Roman Republic will have more means to conquer other land.
What ancient Roman structures was built as a place of worship?
The religious structure of ancient Rome was a pantheon of gods, which means that they had many gods. In addition to the main state gods, the Romans also had personal deities that they favored and also family gods. They would often personify an abstract concept into a god/goddess, such as Fortuna, or even the city of Rome itself portrayed as the goddess Roma.
What happened in 600 B.C. in Rome?
It is usually said that the Etruscans conquered Rome and ruled it for about 100 years. This is also usually presented as an actual historical fact. However, this is just a theory, not fact. The evidence base of this theory is flimsy and it is based on dubious assumptions. This theory has been challenged. Recent archaeological evidence suggests a different picture.
How long ago was ancient rome formed?
There were three governments in Ancient Rome: there was the Roman monarchy, the Roman Republic, and the Roman Empire. The Roman Monarchy (753 BC--509 BC) was your average monarchy. The Roman Republic (509 BC--27 BC) was a Representative form of government. The Roman Empire (27 BC-AD 476) formed when the Roman Republic was removed (some accounts claim by Julius Caesar).
What were the contributions of the first settlers in Rome?
The main contribution of the first settlers of Rome was the foundation of the city. Rome was created through the political union of the peoples of settlements on the Seven Hills of Rome. The foundation also involved a fusion between the Latins of these hills and Sabines who settled of two of the hills. The foundation of Rome was attributed to Romulus. He built the first temples and the regia (royal house) in the forum, a wall around the Palatine Hill, organised an army and created the senate, 3 tribes (administrative divisions) and 30 curiae (voting units or constituencies). The second king, Numa Pompilius, created the first priesthoods of Roman state religion.
By defeating Carthage, Rome gained control over the western basin of the Mediterranean. She did not gain control over the eastern Mediterranean.
In the First Punic War (264-241 BC) Rome defeated Carthage in Sicily and gained control over Sicily, Corsica and Sardinia.
In the Second Punic War (218-201 BC) Rome repelled an invasion of Italy by Hannibal, a Carthaginian general, and defeated the Carthaginians in southern Spain and took over their possessions there. Carthage was left with only her homeland territory (Tunisia and western Libya).
Rome fought the Third Punic War (149-146 BC) because she wanted to destroy Carthage, which she did.
Through three wars.
How did the Ancient Roman Empire fall?
The rise of the Roman Empire may be attributed to the ambitions (and undeniable skill) of various Roman patricians (or, nobles) at the approach of the Common Era, with Caesar Augustus emerging as supreme leader and thereby ending the Roman Republic. The Empire founded by Augustus last for another 500 years in the West and 1500 years in the East -- before internal weaknesses and repeated attacks from powerful external enemies caused its fall.
How did gladiators get chosen to fight?
Slaves and criminals and captured men from enemy armies were selected to be gladiators by the Romans. These men would normally be fit enough to engage in battle with other gladiators. Individual Romans often ran gladiator training camps to prepare these enslaved men for hand to hand combat.
Why were new settlements built along rivers in Ancient Rome?
They settled near rivers for water and animals. Animals would go to the water so the area would be good for hunting. They also needed the water for themselves. Back then, water was the ultimate resource.
The Babylonian civilisation had already disappeared by the time of the Romans. Their area, Mesopotamia has come under the Persians. Trajan conquered it from the Persians, but Hadrian gave it back to them to maintain peace. Later Mesopotamia was conquered again.
What type of irrigation method was a unique one in the ancient world and used by ancient Rome?
Ancient civilizations often used a nearby river to be diverted to a degree with irrigation ditches which led to farmlands that required water for the growing of crops.
In ancient Egypt the yearly flooding of the Nile river provided a source of water for the irrigation of farmlands.
This was the typical irrigation system of ancient times.
