Fall of Rome and the Byzantine Empire
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- The senate had the most power. Rome was founded at about 510 BC. The Roman republic lasted for over 500 years. The government is separated into 3 branches
- It was the largest empires in history till that point. The roman arch became a foundational aspect of Western architecture.
- A member of theFirst Triumvirate, Caesar led the Roman armies in theGallic Warsbefore defeatingPompeyin a civil warand governing theRoman Republicas adictatorfrom 49 BC untilhis assassinationin 44 BC. He played a critical role inthe events that led to the demise oftheRoman Republicand the rise of theRoman Empire.
- The most straightforward theory for Western Rome's collapse pins the fall on a string of military losses sustained against outside forces. Rome had tangled with Germanic tribes for centuries, but by the 300s “barbarian” groups like the Goths had encroached beyond the Empire's borders.
- Constantinople was the capital of the Roman Empire. It was built on seven hills, divided into 14 regions and was crossed by a river. It was the political, administrative, economic, religious and cultural center of the empire.
- The End
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