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Geography
The Roman Empire stretched over Asia,Europe, and Africa.
Gentle Climate allowed people to beoutdoors most of the time. In thesummer time it was 78 degrees
Fahrenheit, and in the winter time it
was 45 degrees Fahrenheit. Many oceans/rivers allowed travel to
be possible, and also trade.
Mediterranean Sea, Red Sea, Black Sea,Caspian Sea, Danube River, Dniester
River, Vistula River.
Most Farming took place in Europe andNorth Africa.
Based on the Geography some jobswere Goldsmiths, silversmiths, jewelers,
potters, blacksmiths, carpenters,artists, sculptors, cobblers (who made
shoes), bakers, and leatherworkers.
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Religion
Romans were Polytheists, they believed in many gods. Romanian religion wasnt based on any central beliefs.
Romanian religion was a mixture of fragmented
rituals, taboos, superstitions, and traditions.
Most Roman gods and goddesses were a blend of
religious influences.
One superstition was Halleys Comet. When the
comet landed Augustus Caesar clamed it was JuliusCaesars soul entering heaven. By having this
superstition, Julius was considered a god, and
Augustus was considered the son of god.
When Augustus was in rule, he re-established
traditional social rules and religious rituals of
sacrificing animal to Romes gods.
Some gods were Mars (god of war), Minerva (the
goddess of wisdom).
Romans had many gods, the whole collection was
called Pantheon.
In 312 AD, Constantine claimed to have received a sign
from the Christian gods before an important battle, he
won the battle. By showing gratitude, he changed the
Roman Empires religion to Christianity.
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Achievements
The Roman Empire lasted about 1,101 years, and with the
eastern empire, 2,078.
Romes army was capable of dominating others bigger than
them.
Some cities in Europe are still where they stand today.
Romans founded many towns and cities, thats why they were so
big.
The language, Latin is still used today.
The first example of written law was the Twelve Tables.
The Justinian code forms the basis of all the western worlds
justice systems (today).
It was because of Constantines decision that most of the
western worlds religion is Christianity in todays time.
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Political
As the Roman Empire developed, the emperorwas top of the administrative.
The governor served as a military commander inchief, high priest, court of appeal, source of law.
Roman society was bound together by personalties of patronage, friendship, and marriage.
During this time the emperor became auniversal patron. Military loyalty, bureaucracy,
and imperial succession were viewed in personalterms.
Government officials and imperial familycompeted with poets astrologers, doctors,
slaves, and actors for the emperor's attentionand favor.
The Roman Empire was considered a Monarchy.
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Economics
Agriculture and trade dominatedRoman economic fortunes.
Italy usually exported olive oil andwine which was very popular.
Rome traded across theMediterranean sea (papyrus),
Phoenicia (glass), Austria (porksausage and salt), England (tin),North Africa (fish sauce, cooking
pots, dishes).
Crop production was fairly low,however it required a lot of slaves.
In this economy both republicanand imperial rulers gainedpopularity through free grain
distribution.
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SocialStructure
The social structure was based on
heredity, property, wealth, citizenshipand freedom.
Women were defined by the social statusof their fathers or husbands. Very few
women had independence and they wereexpected to look after houses.
The social classes were primarilydifferent.
The emperor wore a purple toga.
Senators wore a white toga.
Slaves and freemen worked in the homesof the upper class.
Members of the patroni (upper class),offered protection to freedmen who
became their clients. Patronage consists
of money, food or legal help. In reward,the patroni receives respect and politicalfavors for election.
During the empire, the clients wererequired to greet their patroni, the
number of these greeters woulddetermine social statuses.
