Empires

emperors in the 300s. Each empire had their hand in the control of the salt and gold trade. The cities got power from trade and became centers of living. Throughout the 300s cities turned into empires and also fell.The three most known empires in the west are Ghana, Mali, Songhai. Ghana rose to control the power of the trans-saharan gold and salt trade between 700-1067. The Empire of Mali rose around 1235. Within this empire was the city of Timbuktu. Finally the Songhai empire lasted from

The “fall” of the Roman Empire did not occur all at once. The Roman Empire was divided into the Western half and the Eastern half. The Western Roman Empire collapsed in late fifth century CE, approximately 476 CE. However, the Eastern Roman Empire lasted nearly a millennium longer until it was conquered in 1453 (Livius, 2011). Various factors played a role in the fall of the Western Empire, and why the Eastern Empire outlived it. The Western Roman Empire had been struggling to remain intact throughout

The Roman Empire was the post-Republican period of the ancient Roman civilization, characterized by government headed by emperors, and large territorial holdings around the Mediterranean Sea in Europe, Africa, and Asia. The 500 year old republic which preceded it was severely destabilized in a series of civil wars and political conflict, during which Julius Caesar was appointed as perpetual dictator and then assassinated in 44 BC. Civil wars and executions continued, culminating in the victory of

king of the Hunnic A portrait of Attila Empire, and the sole ruler of the barbaric army. Attila united the tribes of the Hun kingdom and was said to be a just ruler to his own people. However, Attila was also an aggressive and ruthless leader. He expanded the rule of the Huns to include many Germanic tribes and attacked the Eastern Roman Empire in wars of extraction, utterly destroying lands from the Black The Huns at war obliterating the East Roman Empire. Sea to the Mediterranean, and spreading

There were three major Islamic Empires called the Ottoman, Safavid and Mughul. These Empires were alike in many ways, being Muslim. The Ottomans and Mughul’s viewed Iranians as cultural superiors. The Ottoman were inter-communal meaning they desired to have harmony between religious groups. This great empire is known as having one of the longest reigns, not breaking for 36 generations, was ruled by Suleyman the Magnificent. He was a fierce leader known for his brutality but effective ways. The

two powerful empires, forged by the tears of many men and several vicious battles. Each empire had a strength all its own and are only separated by the argentum river. On the east of the Argentum river the Aurum empire has stood strong for thousands of years under the careful watch of several monarchs each one fair and truthful like the last. On the west of the river lays the Tenebris empire, created from lies and deceit a source for all black magic and forbidden potions. These empires coexisted as

The East, the land of cotton, fine silks, and rich coffee, was the land of three of the most powerful empires to ever grace the surface of the earth. The Mughal, Safavid, and Ottoman Empires were known as the gunpowder empires, and they were feared throughout Europe because of their horsemanship, their power, and their armies. They dominated the stage for centuries, but, as with all things, history moves on. It stops for no man, and all goods things eventually come to an end. So it was with the powers

discussing the Romans and their qualities it is impossible to overlook their military might. Ancient Rome had one of the most powerful and virtually undefeated military forces of their time. Their massive expansion of the Roman Empire attests to this fact. At the height of their Empire the Romans had conquered multiple countries throughout Western Europe. Thanks to their advance military Rome became head of the world. The importance of their military force is seen throughout our readings. Both texts by

The Roman Empire is known as one of the greatest empires of all time, blossoming politically, economically, and culturally. Rome was quickly expanding, reaching as far as North Africa. When Octavian came into power, the Pax Romana, or “Roman Peace,” began. However, this long peace may have triggered the beginning of the end of the Roman Empire. Because Rome was not distracted by conquering foreign lands, its citizens relaxed and lived in luxury. There did not seem to be any goals they did not

When it comes to civilizations in our past what comes to mind? Some may say the Greeks, others may say the Persians, but one of the most underrated of the past civilizations was the Roman Empire. The Roman way of life and “Pax Romana” set up a standard of what defined civilization great. However, what was it that made the Roman life great? Was it the rules, the system of government, the virtues of the people? I believe what made the Romans so mighty was a blessing from God due to the outpouring revival