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The expansion and evolution of the Roman Empire occurred over hundreds of years. The Roman Empire expanded to its height in the second century C.E. stretching three thousand miles from Britain to Egypt, with a border nearly six thousand miles long. This evolution brought with it adverse changes which greatly impacted the strength of the Roman Empire. The deterioration of the army greatly contributed to the demise of the Roman Empire. Many things can be attributed to the military’s crucial role…

Final Exam In our study of World History this semester would you say that the ‘ancient’ or past civilizations that we have looked at are drastically different than the societies in which we live today ? Throughout history, a plethora of civilizations ranging through time from ancient to modern, have displayed traits that allow them to be deemed similar or contrasting from other societies. However, the civilizations that have been discussed in class this semester are not so dissimilar than the…

Emperors of the Roman World In 27 BC, the Roman Senate granted Octavian the title “Augustus”, meaning “the illustrious one” and was referred to as “Imperator” by Roman soldiers. To be called such by the people was significant because history tells us of great men, but never of Rome’s kings. That is simply because Rome never had a king, instead they were ruled by Emperors. Since the first emperor, Rome has experienced being ruled by a variety of emperors; the good, the bad, and the evilest of…

supplies through the annexation of hundreds of miles of farmland and crops. The quality of life skyrocketed with the influx of slave labor that enhanced the travel infrastructure with new roads, provided amenities such as running water from new aqueducts to beautiful bathhouses, and promoted religious zeal by creating impressive temples to honor the gods. The jobs that the military created provided an economic boost as well since “the boundaries between citizen and soldier were neither firm nor…

This region and the surrounding Mediterranean led the world in technological advances and military expertise for thousands of years before Europe. It was the home of some of the first known writing system, and had many technological advances such aqueducts or bronze (Diamond 395). The key to the Fertile Crescent’s and Mediterranean’s success was its favorable climate and fertile land. The Fertile Crescent, and the neighboring lands of Greece and the Mediterranean, were once full of woodlands…

Introduction Economic growth is a priority for nations around the globe. Nations are trying to increase the amount of goods and services produced per head of the population over a period of time. There are two major key components in order for economic growth to take place. These key components are innovation and creativity. Nations as well as organizations must always look for ways to stay ahead since there is always a competitive market. One is aware that resources are scarce. With this in…

8.Despite the fact that the Roman Empire was ruled by the wealthy, the deepening class conflicts of the plebeians helped bring major change to the political life of this empire. According to Strayer, “a written code of law offered plebeians some protection from abuse” (130). Furthermore, the poorer classes of society were able to “shape public policy”, through the system of public assemblies (Strayer 130). This is significant because it indicates the greater opportunities that plebeians were…

Water is the most precious resource to mankind. Every living substance needs water, from humans to plants and animals. It is the one thing no living creature can survive without. The prospect of losing or even just having restricted access to water is a very frightening one. Water shortages not only pose an epic threat for the understandable reason, our fear of dehydration and our need to drink, but also to the lives of our friends, family, or beloved pets. With little or no water people would…

Day one of my Gotham experience class and I was feeling very anxious for the day to start. I took the 7:45am train to Penn Station from Valley Stream, only because class starts at 9am and I needed to grab some breakfast and buy a metro card. I did not mind the class being pushed up to 9am-5pm, after day light savings it would become dark very early and we would not be able to see the awesome sites Mike and Brian would be taking us too. Today, we were going to explore the borough of Queens. The…

Beyoncé Knowles is a Grammy Award-winning, multi-platinum R&B musician who is commended for her exhilarating voice, music, and performance. The unsuspected release of her latest visual album, Lemonade, nurtured her public persona as one of the many influential celebrities of today. In addition to fornication and reconciliation, Lemonade tells a story that focuses on African American oppression and women hood. Taking both a political and spiritual approach with the use of literary elements and…