Historians have been arguing for years - what was the richest ancient civilization? Many famous civilizations come to mind when you talk about wealth: Greece, Egypt, Mesopotamia, Maya, Aztec, and Rome. Out of all these civilizations, I believe that Rome was the richest of all. Why? Based on its location, it gave this civilization an excellent advantage to grow and expand. .
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Rome's location was in the middle of the Mediterranean, on a peninsula (present day Italy). The city was placed near the Tiber River and the Latium Plains. It was well protected by the Apennine Mountains and being near the shoreline it could develop its navy to transport soldiers and protect ships bringing and delivering: food, slaves, gold, sliver, literature, glass, and gems. Being where it was, Rome was in no great danger of being assimilated; in fact it assimilated others with its ways. .
Ships made it easy to access other lands and receive shipped goods like, clothing, food, jewelry, and slaves. The nearby river supplied the city with fresh water, a necessary element for the ever-growing population. The port was necessary for ships to load and unload their cargo. With the port came people, and soon the city became more multicultural. Knowledge and information soon became traded as well as items. With Rome's plentiful supply of information, its people had a higher education - helping it with war, and building structures from other's ideas to fit their own needs. Within a short period of time, Rome had become a civilization where "Knowledge is power". With its extensive library, which contained recorded events about discoveries and disasters, scholars could research and find new methods of healing, building and creating inventions. Unfortunately this great library was burned down along with its massive collection of scrolls, the cause of this fire is still unknown to this day. .
Being close to the Apennine Mountains had its down side, and that was not having enough farmlands to grow grain for its people.
But from 180 to 476 Rome decreased. ... He was the third best emperor in Rome's history. ... There were many economic problems in Rome. ... As the two other sources of income began to disappear, the Rome government raised the taxes for the people of Rome. ... Soon these people became Rome's enemies. ...
The military of Rome could not be matched. ... Rome had a strong and steady government. ... The geography of Rome, led to easy expansion and control. ... Rome had almost free use, no risk trade through out these waters, and having ports on every point in Rome allowed for easy trade directly to the capital. ... In conclusion, Rome's military, government, and geography were key to the success of Rome. ...
Greeks influenced Rome's architecture. ... Romulus and Remus were the founders of Rome. ... Rome had a right angle street plan. ... Rome invented concrete. ... Rainwater in Rome was not wasted. ...
"In order to control Sicily, Rome would have to win battles at sea; up to this point, Rome had no working navy. ... Rome managed to win supremacy of the seas, despite having many of their ships destroyed by storms- Rome had yet to figure out where to harbor ships."" ... Rome took advantage of this, and invaded the island. ... He tried to incite revolt among the tribes of Italy, but most feared Rome's wrath should Carthage lose, and they remained with Rome for the most part. ... Instead, he marches on Rome. ...
Rome's location was favorable from a geographical point of view. ... Because Rome was built on the famous seven hills, it was easily defended. ... Early Rome The twin brothers Romulus and Remus in 753 B.C.E founded Rome, and archaeologists have founded that by the eighth century B.C.E there was a settlement consisting of huts on the tops of Rome's Hills. ... Rome had been under the control of seven kings and that two of the last three kings had been Etruscans, a people who were located north of Rome in Etruria. ... By 509 B.C.E., a new Rome had emerged. ...
But from 180 to 476 Rome decreased. ... He was the third best emperor in Rome's history. ... There were many economic problems in Rome. ... As the two other sources of income began to disappear, the Rome government raised the taxes for the people of Rome. ... Soon these people became Rome's enemies. ...
The fall of Rome The fall of Rome wasn't something that happened over night. ... Also, all of Rome did not disintegrate. ... There is no single reason for Rome's decline. ... They were no longer the patriots the mighty Rome deserved. ... Slowly but surely Rome deteriorated, and melted away into the grave....
ROMAN TIMES As my family has the line of ancestors that have continually fought in the military of Rome, I have watched the constant decline of this once great military power. ... There is no willingness to be the great power that Rome once was. There is also a lack of loyalty to this great government of Rome. ... These mercenaries not only could care less about fighting for Rome, but they would even think it better if Rome lost because they were once enemies of the empire themselves. The people of Rome need to do some thinking and figure out what is really important in their lives as ...
The seemingly unstoppable Roman Empire was bound to fall after the many aspects that made Rome such a dominant empire started to fade away. Rome was the center of the world and the thought that such a worldwide power could decline was unheard of. ... Every decision that Rome made had a vast affect on city itself and the rest of the world. ... With the right leadership all of the disastrous decisions could have been prevented and the reign of Rome could have been prolonged long after its fall in 476 AD. ---- In conclusion, the Roman Empire declined based upon the same factors that had caused it...