AP World Chapter Rome Notes Rome is one of the longest lasting and most influential empires. It was the center of comm. and trade for the entire Italian peninsula. At its greatest extent in second century C.E.‚ the Roman Empire ruled between 70 and 100 million diverse people. Spread 2700 miles east and 2500 north to south. At its most powerful (27 BCE - 180 CE) the Pax Romana‚ the Roman peace‚ was enforced. From Hill Town to Empire: Rome founded in 753 BCE. For two and a half centuries Rome
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Jump to: navigation‚ search The initial page of the Peterborough Chronicle. Translation of this scanned page. [1] | Wikisource has original text related to this article: Anglo-Saxon Chronicle | The Anglo-Saxon Chronicle is a collection of annals in Old English chronicling the history of the Anglo-Saxons. The original manuscript of the Chronicle was created late in the 9th century‚ probably in Wessex‚ during the reign of Alfred the Great. Multiple copies were made of that original which were
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Vesuvius‚ was probably the most prominent site of worship in Pompeii at one time. The Goddesses Juno and Minerva were also worshiped at this temple. The triumphal arch to the left side of the Temple of Jupiter was dedicated to the Roman Emperor Tiberius‚ who ruled from 14 to 37 A.D.‚ The arch to the right side of the temple was for Emperor Nero‚ who ruled from 54 to 68 A.D. The arches would have been covered in marble veneer. Equestrian statues stood on top. Entrance from the forum macellum
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was the decisive event of the First Jewish-Roman War. The Roman army‚ led by the future Emperor Titus‚ with Tiberius Alexander as his second-in-command‚ besieged and conquered the city of Jerusalem. In the Siege of Jerusalem‚ the great Jewish Temple was destroyed. The Temple of Jerusalem had a long and tiresome history of being constantly rebuilt and then destroyed
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The beauty of gemstones has made them prized possessions for centuries. Gemstones are treasured for their color‚ luster‚ and value. Apart from their beauty‚ gemstones have played diverse roles in myths of human cultures throughout history. Gemstones‚ believed to have mythical powers‚ have been used in jewelry to bring benefits to the wearer. One such stone known for its mythical powers and sensuous beauty is the Onyx gemstone. The semiprecious stone‚ Onyx‚ is a chalcedony quartz. It is mined today
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In the book the Pontius Pilate by Paul L. Maier has enlightened my understanding of the world of the New Testament by showing some of the key events through a stronger context and evaluation of the history taking place in the time of 26 A.D. This book allowed me to get a better understanding of Pilate but also‚ the key events that take place in the crucifixion of Jesus and the events leading up to His death and the events after His death. Before reading this book‚ I knew who Pilate was but I didn’t
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respect her as a girl and arranged an engagement when she was two‚ long before she could even voice her opinion of who she wanted to marry. However‚ Julia remarked that her first two arranged marriages were fine and it was only when she was married to Tiberius when the cheating
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Formative influences 1. Phoenicians were traders and the greatest colonies they had was Carthage and when the home land fell to the Persian. Carthage became the greatest city. 2. Greeks they colonized near Sicily and the closet colony to Rome was Napal. They had a huge influence on literacy but the influence was not direct 3. Etruscans had the largest influences on Rome but no one knows where they came from‚ much like Greeks they had city-states. Were superior in metal working‚ had great resources
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The Renaissance was an important time in history. It marked a period of rebirth which is also what renaissance literally means.It marked all kinds of changes in hisory including‚ exploration and scholarly values. Many things occurred during this period‚ many painters sculptors‚ and other artists flourished.Trading grew and we even changed our system for astronomy.Many inventions also surfaced during this time‚ some of them led to what we use today. There was a surge of art during this time period
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Hailed as a prominent work of the Carolingian Renaissance‚ Einhard’s Life of Charlemagne recounts not only the great deeds of the august emperor but also describes his person and life. Einhard‚ in his preface‚ makes known the sense of duty with which he seeks to preserve the laudable accomplishments and intimate character of his “lord and foster father.” Indebted by the “foster care” bestowed upon him and moved by the “constant friendship” which he received from the great king‚ he composes his
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