some will not. Some people can live their entire lives following the rules of the land. However, a land without laws would be a land of chaos. 2. What were the contributions made by Octavian Augustus to the Empire? Why is his reign considered the true beginning of the Pax Romana? Octavian Augustus’ reign is considered to be the beginning of the Pax Romana because of all the contributions he made to the Empire. The Romans generally spent most of their time at war, either with each other or
The two primary sources, Life of Alexander and Life of Charlemagne, are two writings, one a narrative and the other a biography, respectively, that describe the lives and reigns of two great leaders. Einhard, an Irish scholar who was part of the educational reform that Charlemagne started when he ordered monastaries and cathedrals to establish schools, decided to write about Charlemagne after his death in 814 as he did not want people to forget about him and what he had accomplished as a leader
Charlemagne or Charles the Great, (747-814) was one of the most significant people during the Middle Ages, playing a key role in defining the shape and character of Medieval Europe. Considered the ‘Father of Europe’, Charlemagne reigned as King of the Franks (768-814) and became the first Holy Roman Emperor (800-814). He created a great empire as he dramatically expanded the Frankish Kingdom in a series of conquests that united most of Western Europe for the first time since the Roman Empire. He
funeral. Rules listed in the Tables were carried from the Republic to the Roman Empire. Under the first Roman emperor, Augustus, the Roman militia upgraded into a professional army and navy as a show of power. This military would later hurt the Roman economy, leading to inflation and heavy taxation that would place all economic weight on agriculture. Those who worked closely with Augustus in the military spoke Greek, as the common people spoke in Latin. In the late Roman Empire, a decree written in Latin
developing since Constantine had moved the Eastern empire capital into Byzantine. These two halves of the once Roman Empire held very different ideals on how authority should be viewed and how a government should be formed. These difference lead an increasing sharp tension between the East and West that to some regards can be seen in today’s society still. Why did the Eastern Empire collapse? There were many factors that contributed to this ultimate destruction of the Empire. According to one of our handouts
maintained, this began a wage earning system. 11.Augustus Caesar → Charlemagne a.Augustus Caesar was the nephew of the infamous Julius Caesar, and rose to power after his uncle was assassinated. Augustus joined an alliance with Marc Antony and Marcus Aurelius. When Marc Antony married Cleopatra in Egypt, the trio collapse and Antony and Cleopatra commit suicide in an attempt to flee Caesar. This leaves Augustus in control of Rome. Similarly, Charlemagne was the son of a prior ruler, King Pepin the
community was the beginning of the Church as each apostle begins the journey of spreading His Word to all nations. Despite the universal acceptance of the many, it had not always been as acceptable as it is now, before in Christ’s time. The division between Jews and Gentile had been in continuous tension since then. After the death and resurrection of Christ, the apostles had received the Holy Spirit which enabled them to receive the knowledge of His Word and began to preach immediately afterwards.
shipped textiles and metal goods to the ancestors of the Turks and Mongols in the steppes and received what in return? * Horses 46. Which of the following is a key philosophical and religious element of Daoism? * Emphasis on harmony between humanity 47. Which of the following describes the major effect of Bantu migrations? * Cultural commonalities in sub-Saharan Africa 48. Confucius argued that * Educations is essential to becoming a refined gentleman 49. The
Correct Answer: | A mountain | | | | | Question 8 2 out of 2 points | | | What was the Mesopotamian ruler's role in religion?Answer | | | | | Selected Answer: | To act as intermediary between the gods and humans | Correct Answer: | To act as intermediary between the gods and humans | | | | | Question 9 2 out of 2 points | | | Why is the legend of Sargon I considered a "rags to riches" story?Answer | | | | | Selected Answer: | Child abandoned at