Roman Empire -- Early World History, Level I

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Date Posted: 14:56:52 03/11/02 Mon
Author: Meaghan Giangregorio
Subject: Roman Empire

>Every civilization to come down the pike has visions
>of lasting for a thousand years. This is especially
>true of the Romans. Investigate why the romans were
>so successful for so long and what finally caused
>their downfall. Compare this to any more modern
>culture to see if there are any reasons why the more
>modern civilizations are not able to LAST. Use
>specifics when making your arguement.
The Roman Empire was a very powerful empire. I believe that one of the reasons it lasted so long was because of the enormous amount of fear that the empire and its rulers bestowed in their people. Another reason why the empire was so powerful was their artistic abilities and their skills in war.
The people of Rome were probably terrified of their rulers. The emperors could do anything they pleased. The people were mostly to intimidated if they wanted to change laws or question authority. The many rulers made it their purpose to be worshiped. Citizens were to busy worrying about their survival and their importance to do anything about their own government.
Women were not considered as anything in that timne period. Being a large part of the population, they didnt have a sday in anything that went on. One of the reasons the roman empire lasted so long was that, not everyone was heard just the men of high status.
In those days, their was one dictator that issued all laws and excpected everyone to obade him. No one was about to risk their own lives to change what they accept as the law.
The Romans did steal their artistic ideas from the greeks. But they had so much skill and were feared by man. The Romans also believed they were better so therfore in their eyes they were better.
We could compare the United States to the Romans. We feel that we are inferior to everyone and everything. We believe that no one can hurt us. We have lasted and still remain powerful. But as weve said history can repeat itself.

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[> Re: Roman Empire -- Jimmy McCumber, 09:10:59 03/13/02 Wed

>>We could compare the United States to the Romans. We
>feel that we are inferior to everyone and everything.
>We believe that no one can hurt us.

Isn't this a contradiction? Feeling "inferior" means feeling like you aren't as good as others. Don't you mean something like "superior"?

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