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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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Who could propose new laws in ancient Rome?
The noblemen elected the consuls. Usually they were white it was very rare for there to be a black man of nobility but to answer your question the mean of nobility and or citizens meaning all mean throughout Rome
Did roman eat until they were full then visit a room called a vomitorium to vomit?
No, there was no such room designated for vomiting in Roman times. There were, however, passages called "vomitoria" through which crowds would enter and exit stadiums. And it does seem, as suggested by passages from Seneca and Cicero, that vomiting was actually practiced in decadence and not too unusual. But there was no relation between the vomitoria and vomiting, it is simply a misconception based on assumptions.
Born Gaius Octavius into an old and wealthy equestrian branch of the plebeian Octavii family, in 44 BC he was adopted posthumously by his maternal great-uncle Gaius Julius Caesar following Caesar's assassination. Together with Mark Antonyand Marcus Lepidus, he formed the Second Triumvirate to defeat the assassins of Caesar. Following their victory at Phillipi, the Triumvirate divided the Roman Republic among themselves and ruled as military dictators.[note 3] The Triumvirate was eventually torn apart under the competing ambitions of its members: Lepidus was driven into exile and stripped of his position, and Antony committed suicide following his defeat at the Battle of Actium by Augustus in 31 BC.
After the demise of the Second Triumvirate, Augustus restored the outward facade of the free Republic, with governmental power vested in the Roman Senate, the executive magistrates, and the legislative assemblies. In reality, however, he retained his autocratic power over the Republic as a military dictator. By law, Augustus held a collection of powers granted to him for life by the Senate, including supreme military command, and those of tribune and censor. It took several years for Augustus to develop the framework within which a formally republican state could be led under his sole rule. He rejected monarchical titles, and instead called himself Princeps Civitatis ("First Citizen"). The resulting constitutional framework became known as the Principate, the first phase of the Roman Empire.
The reign of Augustus initiated an era of relative peace known as the Pax Romana (The Roman Peace). Despite continuous wars or imperial expansion on the Empire's frontiers and one year-long civil war over the imperial succession, the Roman world was largely free from large-scale conflict for more than two centuries. Augustus dramatically enlarged the Empire, annexing Egypt, Dalmatia, Pannonia, Noricum, and Raetia, expanded possessions in Africa, expanded into Germania, and completed the conquest of Hispania.
Beyond the frontiers, he secured the Empire with a buffer region of client states, and made peace with the Parthian Empirethrough diplomacy. He reformed the Roman system of taxation, developed networks of roads with an official courier system, established a standing army, established the Praetorian Guard, created official police and fire-fighting services for Rome, and rebuilt much of the city during his reign.
Augustus died in 14 AD at the age of 75. He may have died from natural causes, although there were unconfirmed rumors that his wife Livia poisoned him. He was succeeded as Emperor by his adopted son (also stepson and former son-in-law),
When did Rome allow Christianity openly?
Christianity was allowed to be openly worshiped from day one. The Romans were tolerant of other religions for the most part. However there were ten "persecutions" which were times when the Christians were considered members of a treasonous cult and were arrested. There were alternations between periods of toleration and periods of persecutions.
The mild persecutions were ignored for the most part both by the Roman authorities and the Christians who continued to practice their religion and make converts. However, two persecutions, the Decian Persecution which was decreed in 205 by emperor Decius (this was ended by an Edict of Toleration by (emperor) Gallienus in 260) and the Great Persecution decreed by emperor Diocletian in 303 were very harsh. Many prominent Christians and Christians who held positions in the imperial administration were executed. Christian property was confiscated.
The Edict of Toleration by (emperor) Galerius of 311 decreed the end of the Great Persecution, established the toleration of Christianity and provided for the freedom of worship and the right to be safe for the Christians. The Edict of Milan of 313 by co-emperors Constantine i and Licinius reiterated the toleration of Christianity, extended toleration to all religions, provided for the restitution of confiscated Christian property and compensation by the state to those who returned this property. After this there were not any prosecutions and all the following emperors but one (Jovian) were Christian as Christianity had become the main religion of the empire.
Why did the angles and Saxons invade the Romans?
Historians are not sure why Saxons came to England they have come up with some ideas like their land flooded often making it hard for them to grow crops so they looked for new land also that saxon warriors were invited.
How were allies rewarded by Rome?
Allies of Rome, known as "socii," were often rewarded with various forms of recognition and benefits for their loyalty and support. They could receive Roman citizenship, which granted them legal rights and privileges, as well as land grants and financial incentives. Additionally, successful allies were sometimes allowed to maintain a degree of local autonomy while benefiting from protection and trade opportunities within the Roman Empire. This incentivized cooperation and helped to solidify Rome's influence over its allies.
In Ancient Roman times, horses were used quite often. They were a big part in military, daily life, and in mythology and stories. One might not think of the horse to be an asset to a culture but the horse played a big role.
Horses were used everyday for everyday things such as:
- Farming
- Getting around
- Money for trading
- Sports
- Battle
- Stories and Mythology
- Art
and many more
What do you get when you retire from the roman army?
When a Roman soldier retired, he got out of day to day military service, but was still an "evocati" or reserve and could be recalled in an emergency. He received a retirement bonus initially in land, but then it was a cash bonus. He received all his savings held for him in the military bank. These savings were not only funds from his base pay (which would be small) but funds from donatives from the emperors and bonuses from his legion commander and also from his share of any loot his legion had taken. Some legionaries were able to retire very comfortably.
When a Roman soldier retired, he got out of day to day military service, but was still an "evocati" or reserve and could be recalled in an emergency. He received a retirement bonus initially in land, but then it was a cash bonus. He received all his savings held for him in the military bank. These savings were not only funds from his base pay (which would be small) but funds from donatives from the emperors and bonuses from his legion commander and also from his share of any loot his legion had taken. Some legionaries were able to retire very comfortably.
When a Roman soldier retired, he got out of day to day military service, but was still an "evocati" or reserve and could be recalled in an emergency. He received a retirement bonus initially in land, but then it was a cash bonus. He received all his savings held for him in the military bank. These savings were not only funds from his base pay (which would be small) but funds from donatives from the emperors and bonuses from his legion commander and also from his share of any loot his legion had taken. Some legionaries were able to retire very comfortably.
When a Roman soldier retired, he got out of day to day military service, but was still an "evocati" or reserve and could be recalled in an emergency. He received a retirement bonus initially in land, but then it was a cash bonus. He received all his savings held for him in the military bank. These savings were not only funds from his base pay (which would be small) but funds from donatives from the emperors and bonuses from his legion commander and also from his share of any loot his legion had taken. Some legionaries were able to retire very comfortably.
When a Roman soldier retired, he got out of day to day military service, but was still an "evocati" or reserve and could be recalled in an emergency. He received a retirement bonus initially in land, but then it was a cash bonus. He received all his savings held for him in the military bank. These savings were not only funds from his base pay (which would be small) but funds from donatives from the emperors and bonuses from his legion commander and also from his share of any loot his legion had taken. Some legionaries were able to retire very comfortably.
When a Roman soldier retired, he got out of day to day military service, but was still an "evocati" or reserve and could be recalled in an emergency. He received a retirement bonus initially in land, but then it was a cash bonus. He received all his savings held for him in the military bank. These savings were not only funds from his base pay (which would be small) but funds from donatives from the emperors and bonuses from his legion commander and also from his share of any loot his legion had taken. Some legionaries were able to retire very comfortably.
When a Roman soldier retired, he got out of day to day military service, but was still an "evocati" or reserve and could be recalled in an emergency. He received a retirement bonus initially in land, but then it was a cash bonus. He received all his savings held for him in the military bank. These savings were not only funds from his base pay (which would be small) but funds from donatives from the emperors and bonuses from his legion commander and also from his share of any loot his legion had taken. Some legionaries were able to retire very comfortably.
When a Roman soldier retired, he got out of day to day military service, but was still an "evocati" or reserve and could be recalled in an emergency. He received a retirement bonus initially in land, but then it was a cash bonus. He received all his savings held for him in the military bank. These savings were not only funds from his base pay (which would be small) but funds from donatives from the emperors and bonuses from his legion commander and also from his share of any loot his legion had taken. Some legionaries were able to retire very comfortably.
When a Roman soldier retired, he got out of day to day military service, but was still an "evocati" or reserve and could be recalled in an emergency. He received a retirement bonus initially in land, but then it was a cash bonus. He received all his savings held for him in the military bank. These savings were not only funds from his base pay (which would be small) but funds from donatives from the emperors and bonuses from his legion commander and also from his share of any loot his legion had taken. Some legionaries were able to retire very comfortably.
Who approved the laws of Ancient Rome?
The Senate proposed a law, then voting assemblies cast their vote.
In a different time of Ancient Rome, the Emperor proposed a law and the Senate either denied or passed it.
Why was the democracy created in ancient Rome?
It was the Greeks who created democracy. Athens developed into the first ever democracy. It came about through a three reforms over a period of 130 years which weakened the power of the ruling elite The origins of these reforms were the facts that the clans of the ruling elites at times clashed and this led to tyranny and that the elites often abused the poor. This eventually led to the concept of democracy, which to the Greeks it meant power to the people. Their democracy was different than us. It was direct. This means that people did not elect representatives. They voted on legislation themselves. The did so in the Assembly of the People, which was open to all male citizens. This assembly had four functions: it issued decrees, it legislated, it elected some officials and it tried political crimes. It was through the creation of these powers for this assembly that democracy was established.
Rome was never a democracy. During the monarchic period it was ruled by a king, during the republican period it was an oligarchy and during the period of rule by emperors the emperor was an absolute ruler. The middle and lower classes never had a substantial share in decision making. There was a democratic element. Three different types of popular assemblies elected the officers of state and voted on bills. However, the aristocracy and the wealthy entrepreneurial elite controlled politic via their control of the senate, the city's most powerful political body.
What countries did the slaves come from to go to Rome?
Slaves came to Rome from all over the empire. Anytime a new city or territory was added, there were new slaves. Sometimes entire populations of a city wold be enslaved as Carthage after the third Punic war.
people who were misfits, criminals and the landless moved to the hilly area and took up residence free of the constraints of their original places. A legendary story recounts that they had to raid the Sabines to get wives. This coalesced for communal and defensive reasons into a society which established the usual city-state, adopting the common culture of the Etruscans.
What are the similarities of the ancient roman clothing?
The greeks and romans wanted to look powerful, and intimedating. They wanted to look war-like and fearsome.
Did the Romans have a strong army of men armed with a shield and flail?
yes they did because they were getting more protection by covering their shields with leather. They also had shield covers or cases which were made of leather. When a troop was on the march the shields were put in their cases but remained handy in the case they were suddenly needed.
What was an aqueduct used for in roman times?
They brought water from one location into cities and towns.
What is the name of ancient Roman highway?
It was the via Appia, Appian Way. Originally it went from Rome to Capua, just north of Naples. It was extended to Venusia (present day Venosa) a city in northern Apulia (the toe of Italy) which was an ally of Rome in the 290s BC, during the Third Samnite War (298-290 BC). Later it was extended to the port of Brundisium (Brindisi) in southern in Apulia, on its eastern coast, passing via Tarentum (Taranto) another port and at the time the largest city in southern Italy. Emperor Trajan built the via Traiana in 109 AD. This was an extension of the Appian Way which reached Brundisium from Beneventum (Benevento) by a shorter route via the east coast of Apulia, rather than via Tarentum, which was on its western coast.
The Appian Way was the first stone-paved road the Romans built. It was commissioned by Appius Claudius and it was completed in 312 BC as a military road and it served to speed up the movement of Roman troops to the front of the Second Samnite War (326-304 BC). Large sections which stretch for miles still exist.
Who went to see the circus in ancient roman times?
Anyone who wanted went to a circus. Remember, in Roman times a circus was not the same as our present day circus. In ancient Rome a circus was a racetrack. People went there to see the chariot races.
Anyone who wanted went to a circus. Remember, in Roman times a circus was not the same as our present day circus. In ancient Rome a circus was a racetrack. People went there to see the chariot races.
Anyone who wanted went to a circus. Remember, in Roman times a circus was not the same as our present day circus. In ancient Rome a circus was a racetrack. People went there to see the chariot races.
Anyone who wanted went to a circus. Remember, in Roman times a circus was not the same as our present day circus. In ancient Rome a circus was a racetrack. People went there to see the chariot races.
Anyone who wanted went to a circus. Remember, in Roman times a circus was not the same as our present day circus. In ancient Rome a circus was a racetrack. People went there to see the chariot races.
Anyone who wanted went to a circus. Remember, in Roman times a circus was not the same as our present day circus. In ancient Rome a circus was a racetrack. People went there to see the chariot races.
Anyone who wanted went to a circus. Remember, in Roman times a circus was not the same as our present day circus. In ancient Rome a circus was a racetrack. People went there to see the chariot races.
Anyone who wanted went to a circus. Remember, in Roman times a circus was not the same as our present day circus. In ancient Rome a circus was a racetrack. People went there to see the chariot races.
Anyone who wanted went to a circus. Remember, in Roman times a circus was not the same as our present day circus. In ancient Rome a circus was a racetrack. People went there to see the chariot races.
Where was the Roman temple of Jupiter built?
The ancient Romans built the Temple of Jupiter on Capitoline Hill. Almost at the center of the city.
Sure, children in every civilization all over the planet had toys, the Romans were no exception. They ranged from doll, balls, stuffed animals, wooden soldiers, small carts or wagons, sometimes pulled by a goat, and wooden swords. The adults had their "toys" too, such as dice, board games, and knucklebones.
What was a marketplace in ancient Rome called?
The marketplace of Rome was known as 'The Forum.' The Forum was an outdoor space that was used as an open stall market. In addition to its use as a market, the Forum also served as a place for debates and meetings.
the political power that citizens held in their government
