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The Roman Empire. Anji Chandiram and Summer Jarrett. The Beginning of the Roman Empire. “Marked by the reign of Octavian” Supposedly returned to principles of the republic Senate gained power of “nominal governing” F ree elections were permitted
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The Roman Empire Anji Chandiram and Summer Jarrett
The Beginning of the Roman Empire • “Marked by the reign of Octavian” • Supposedly returned to principles of the republic • Senate gained power of “nominal governing” • Free elections were permitted • Octavian held a variety of occupations, but nonetheless ruled effectively no matter his position
The Roman Empire • The Roman Empire had an autocratic form of government, with large territories in Europe and around the Mediterranean. • Military • Reduced the size but created a permanent army • The purpose of the military was to consolidate boundaries and ensure peace
Roman Emperors • Some of the Roman Emperors in history include: • Augustus Caesar • Julio Claudians • Seneca • Dioceitian • Constantine
The Golden Age (100-180 AD) • Rome was largest city in the ancient world • Extravagant • Obtained wealth through trade and population
The PaxRomana – Sign of Peace • Peace for more than 400 years among 60 million people • Trade • Imperial rule • Emperor Worship • “Spread of Greco-Roman Culture” • Roman citizenship
The Expansion of the Roman Empire • 800 B.C.-400 B.C. • 300 B.C.-100 B.C. • 0-100 A.D.-200 A.D. • 300 A.D.-500 A.D.
Fall of The Roman Empire • The west of the Roman Empire had a bigger barbarian frontier, and the east paid off invaders because the east was easier to invade • Persians signed treaties • Constantinople became a fortress city