A people known for their military, political, and social institutions, the ancient Romans conquered vast amounts of land in Europe and northern Africa, built roads and aqueducts, and spread Latin, their language, far and wide.
Q. Why were the Roman plebeians common people often angry and rebellious toward the Roman government?
The Plebeians Rebel Because laws were not written down, they were often changed or interpreted to benefit the patricians. As a result, a small group of families held all the power in Rome.
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- Q. Why were the Roman plebeians common people often angry and rebellious toward the Roman government?
- Q. Why did the Roman government use public entertainment to distract the masses?
- Q. Why was the Roman Empire so important?
- Q. What was special about the Roman Empire?
- Q. Why was the conquest a turning point?
- Q. How many sieges of Constantinople were there?
Q. Why did the Roman government use public entertainment to distract the masses?
The Roman government wanted to keep the idle masses entertained because they knew that a large group of poor people was a major threat to their empire. Therefore, the Romans enjoyed many different forms of entertainment, most of which were free. Theaters were scattered throughout the city and empire.
Q. Why was the Roman Empire so important?
It is important for many reasons. First, the Ancient Romans have influenced world’s culture and made a huge impact on the development of technology and science. Secondly, Roman Empire had a great political significance, since Romans were the first who created a Senate.
Q. What was special about the Roman Empire?
Governing the Empire. In order to control their large empire, the Romans developed important ideas about law and government. They developed the best army in the world at that time, and ruled by force. They had fine engineering, and built roads, cities, and outstanding buildings.
Q. Why was the conquest a turning point?
The 1453 conquest of Constantinople is an important turning point in global history because it (1) ushered in Pax Romana (2) began the Middle Ages (3) contributed to the rise of the Ottoman Empire (4) signified the end of the Napoleonic Wars.
Q. How many sieges of Constantinople were there?
Constantinople was besieged thirty-four times throughout its history. Out of the ten sieges that occurred during its time as a city-state and while it was under Roman rule, six were successful, three were repelled and one was lifted as a result of the agreement between the parties.
