Marissa Ramirez The Catholic religion has always been a major power in history‚ both politically and spiritually. During its reign‚ it was the responsibility of religious leaders to steer people to the catholic faith; one way to do this was by commissioning painters‚ sculptors‚ and architects to create extravagant pieces of art in order to awe its members and clergy. After the completion of the Sistine Chapel‚ many famous artists such as Sandro Botticelli‚ Domenico Ghirlandaio and Pietro Perugino
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from Vindolanda used Roman currency to purchase goods. This is evident from a coin discovered through the excavations of the site. We know that this formed part of the Roman currency as it depicted Faustina who was the wife of a Roman emperor; Marcus Aurelius. Likewise‚ the people from Pompeii used coins as a currency in order to pay for
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God was the cause of everything that occurred‚ and that philosophy was a way of approaching God. These Stoic beliefs would ease the spread of Christianity throughout the empire due to their many similarities. In his book To Himself‚ the Stoic Marcus Aurelius mentions several times that men have an eternal soul. It seems to be a main idea in his work‚ since it appears in many of his points. His emphasis could be easily compared to that of many contemporary Christians‚
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different dances for Gods-Temples -Towers-Belief in many Gods-Cuneiform Records -Hebrew BibleAncient Egyptian 2615 – 332 B.C.E.-Revolved around a Pharaoh-trading -farming -education-Known Calendar -Plows -Wheeled carts -cotton fabric-Sculpture -painting with pharaohs & chariots-very religious -many Gods associated with music-Pyramids-Belief in life after death-Hieroglyphics -Papyrus rollsArchaic Greek 800 – 480 B.C.E-men should live in small intimate communities-farming
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differed from history in ways such as the historical accuracy to the family‚ Commodus‚ as well as the weaponry used by gladiators. Marcus Aurelius was an emperor from 161 to 180 CE as well as a philosopher. He really did wage battles along the frontier as depicted in the film‚ and is remembered by historians of his time as a skilled leader. His full name was Caesar Marcus Aurelius Antoninus Augustus‚ and he would’ve been called by these names not the antiquated "sire" and "my lord" like in the movie. His
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When it comes to the 4 statues on the pedestals of the arch‚ once again‚ they each represent a Dacian prisoner. Certain sculptures were recycled from an old monument that was built for Marcus Aurelius (176 ce.)‚ only his head with replaced and recut to be that of Constantine’s. The pieces that were recycled and used again are made up of Luna marble‚ and there are eight sculptures‚ four on each side. The South side of the monument shows Constantine in wars‚ and the North side is that of him going about
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the events considering Marcus Aurelius and his son Commodus. It vaguely focuses on facts but interprets them in different ways than they actually took place‚ for example where and how Marcus met his death. The movie
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with the Barbarians that ended a long war between them. This victory helped him gain trust and favour from the old Emperor Marcus Aurelius‚ which is now old and near his end. Emperor Aurelius wishes to appoint Maximus as the temporary leader of Rome‚ even though he has a son‚ Commodus. Commodus‚ being told by his father that he would not be the appointed emperor‚ murders Marcus in a fit of rage and claims the throne. He then ordered the execution of Maximus to secure his claim to the throne. Maximus
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Decline’ Context: Caesar Marcus Aurelius Commodus Antoninus Augustus‚ commonly referred to as Commodus‚ was the only surviving son and heir of Marcus Aurelius. He was born in 31 August AD 161 in Lanuvium‚ south-east of Rome. At the age of five‚ he‚ along with his younger brother‚ Marcus Annius Verus‚ was named Caesar (junior Emperor). However the latter later died which left Commodus as the only surviving son and heir. In AD 177‚ after the revolt of Cassius‚ Marcus Aurelius gave Commodus the title
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invading Carthaginian general Hannibal. Julius Caesar‚ end of the traditional institutions of the Roman state. Caesar’s grandnephew‚ Augustus Caesar sized power after Julius assassination‚ and established the basic structures of the Roman Empire. Marcus Aurelius brought peace and prosperity to the Mediterranean world. Government became less effective‚ strong later emperor‚ Diocletian and Constantine attempted to reverse the tide. Constantine adopted Christianity. The decline of the city states ushered
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