History Of Ancient Rome By. Santino Marvin Anthony

Reasons for the Fall of Rome The introduction of Christianity made Roman citizens more pacifist so they were less involved in war and spent money on churches instead of maintaining the empire. The health of Roman citizens brought them down. Water was brought threw lead pipes which made them more vulnerable to lead poisoning. The continuous spread of blood spread many diseases. As Rome stopped conquering new lands their flow of gold decreased. Since there was less gold their coins were less valuable, and to make up for the lost value merchants increased prices. The continuous spending on military because of the barbaric attacks drained the government. So there were not able to spend any money on more needed resources, so the empires were forced to raise taxes.

Important people of Ancient Rome Romulus and Remus built a city on one of the seven hills. Romulus killed Remus and named the hill after himself which is now called Rome Romulus and Remus built a city on one of the seven hills. Romulus killed Remus and named the hill after himself which is now called Rome Julius Caesar was a big part of Rome he changed the calendar and started a daily newspaper as well as conquering new land. He became the most powerful man and sole leader in Rome. Julius Caesar was a big part of Rome he changed the calendar and started a daily newspaper as well as conquering new land. He became the most powerful man and sole leader in Rome. Emperor Constantine he was the first emperor to be a Christian and he created the city Constantinople. He was the first to join the eastern and western empires of Rome together. Emperor Constantine he was the first emperor to be a Christian and he created the city Constantinople. He was the first to join the eastern and western empires of Rome together.

Slavery in Ancient Rome  After Rome has conquered the Mediterranean and started and economy in Italy 40 percent of the population was slaves.  Slaves were considered poverty they had no rights but had legal standings as a witness in a crime.  Slavery slowly became replaced with new forms of cheap labor like wage laborers in the towns and land bound peasants.  Romans made more use of slaves than any other previous colony also slaves tried to revolt many times but were never successful

Long term impacts The calendar was one of the first roman creations that is still used today and is a very accurate way of keeping track of dates. The calendar was one of the first roman creations that is still used today and is a very accurate way of keeping track of dates. Roman agriculture was very advanced 90 percent of people were engaged in farming that is why slaves were so important and roman agriculture influenced many of the ways we grow crops today. Roman agriculture was very advanced 90 percent of people were engaged in farming that is why slaves were so important and roman agriculture influenced many of the ways we grow crops today. Rome also showed us the advanced way of trading goods with other countries they had very successful road networks that linked to other countries. Rome also showed us the advanced way of trading goods with other countries they had very successful road networks that linked to other countries. Christianity was spread throughout Rome and was eventually spread to other countries without the major spread of Christianity the United States would not be as influenced by it. Christianity was spread throughout Rome and was eventually spread to other countries without the major spread of Christianity the United States would not be as influenced by it.

10 Question Quiz! What percent of the population were slaves after the Romans had conquered the Mediterranean?-40% What happened to Rome's flow of gold as they stopped conquering new land?- The income of gold decreased and their gold became less valuable so merchants raised prices. Who was the first Roman emperor that was Christian?- Constantine. What did the first Christian emperor accomplish?- He created the city of Constantinople and he joined the eastern and western empires together. Name two causes for the fall of Rome?- Introduction of Christianity, health of citizens, inflation, and barbaric attacks.

Ten Question Quiz Continued Were slaves considered people and did they have any rights?- no they were considered poverty and had no rights and can only be a witness in court What made Rome successful in trading with other countries?- They had roads that were originally used for military but later became used for trading. What important Roman changed the calendar and became the most powerful man and sole leader of Rome?- Julius Caesar How many times were slave revolts of Rome successful and how many slaves died in the process?- 0 revolts more than a million lost lives What were some bad events caused by the spread of Christianity in Rome?- Made Roman more pacifist so they were less violent in war and money was spent more on churches instead of on the empire.