Rome's Golden Age

The Golden Age a period of economic prosperity and political stability. Athens and Rome found success leading them down the path of victory and riches. Rome, the Capital of Italy and the largest city in the country, had many cultural achievements such as the Roman Catholic church in c. 4 BC – c. AD 30 and the Colosseum 80 AD. These architectural achievements were symbols of Rome’s strength, religion, and power. These buildings are still standing and continue to have a major impact on the world today. Athens, the heart of ancient greece found peace and political stability during this time of war and gruesome death. They stayed together and created marvelous structures like the Parthenon and the Acropolis. These incredible achievements are symbols of democracy and the Greek civilization.Acropolis built between 460 and 430 BC under the
Their unbelievably advanced Colosseum was one their most famous. It is estimated to have held 50,000 and 80,000 spectators. The average audience was 65,000 people. It was used for gladiatorial contests and public spectacles such as mock sea battles, animal hunts, executions, re-enactments of famous battles, and dramas based on classical mythology. The Colosseum became a symbol of power and majesty of the emperor, and Roman society This achievement didn't die with the Romans it lived on telling the great tale of their life, showing us how strong of a city Rome really was. The Romans weren't all gladiator battles and executions, another one of their stunning cultural achievements was the Roman Catholic Church, the Romans believed “through the death and resurrection of Jesus, sinful humans can be reconciled to God and thereby are offered salvation and the promise of eternal life.” The church was a symbol of political and social stability. The Romans defined religion, They practiced what is now know as Christianity, one of the largest religions in the