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What is it we need to know about Rome?. Why does it matter?. Government. Roman Empire . After the Fall of the Empire. Will need to be on a much smaller scale . Strong central government controlling an extensive empire . Religion. Roman Empire. After the Roman Empire.
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What is it we need to know about Rome? Why does it matter?
Government Roman Empire After the Fall of the Empire Will need to be on a much smaller scale • Strong central government controlling an extensive empire
Religion Roman Empire After the Roman Empire Christianity will continue to create cohesion and control • Christianity • spread throughout the empire • Official religion in 384
Economy Roman Empire After the Roman Empire Trade networks destroyed as is the social organization and leisure time that supports it Move towards economy that provides for basic needs-food, shelter & protection as well as spiritual well being • Agriculture • Extensive trade networks • Both land and sea • An economy that provides for basic needs as well as ‘wants’
Arts/Architecture Roman Empire After the Roman Empire Tend to reflect the values of the society when they are created Church Christianity Has the money & resources to create art and architecture at this point • Poetry sculpture mosaics, philosophy • Coliseum – monumental architectural and cultural borrowing from Greece
Technology Roman Empire After the Roman Empire Focus is on Improving farming Defensive instead of offensive military Church is behind most technology • Military • Architecture coliseum • Infrastructure indoor plumbing • Innovation in the Arts
Social Structure Roman Empire After the Roman Empire Movement toward creation of social structure that guarentees that the needs of society are met More rigid More in tune to basic needs Food Shelter Spirituality/faith • Highly diversified and stratified to meet diverse needs of extensive empire with a vibrant economy • Social classes/ economic classes
Big Picture: • What circle of civilization would Rome fall in at this point? • In terms of the GREATS what are the greatest strengths? • In terms of the GREATS what are the greatest weaknesses?