The Rise and Fall of the Roman Empire
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If the Roman Empire is considered to be one of the world's most mighty, powerful, and successful
civilizations, what caused its collapse in 476 A.D.?
Military, Government, & Politics
Group Member Lauren,kelvin ,Malik,angie
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Governments create law codes and political bodies to organize a society. What is the role and responsibility of the military, in a civilization and how does the system of laws and authority that a society uses guide or control its members? How do political structures affect the way a civilization functions?
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How/what did the
Roman military provide
for its people?
they had equal rights the women
were able to own land slaves could
buy their freedom so on.
How did Rome use its
army to increase its
status?
the government could no longer
enlist and pay romans as soldiers. it
began using germanic warriors in
the army.
What were the strengths
and weaknesses of the
Roman military?
Strengths:
Phenomenal engineering skills building
buildings, roads, aqueducts etc.
Highly advanced governmental
administration system
High level of literacy compared to the
world average of the time.
High respect placed on learning.
Occasionally gifted Emperors, generals
and politicians.
A military machine unmatched for a
thousand years.
Adaptive social dynamic. Able to adopt
cultural influences of newly conquered
areas as well as provide acceptable
Romanisation to new territory.
Good medical practices and high levels of
hygiene meant a long lifespan for higher
Roman classes.
Just and efficient law courts.
Advanced division of labour for a
preindustrial society. Romans may not
have had the best arms and armour, but ...
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