What made empires successful?

Given a threshold military capability and size, an empire, then, is made great by its science, philosophy, and culture. Monuments are usually good indications of an empire’s achievements for they at once represent wealth, administrative acumen, and technical and aesthetic brilliance.

What were the weaknesses of the Roman Republic?

What were some weaknesses of Roman Empire? There was Polical instability, which is when Rome never found a proper way to peacefully transfer polical power to a new leader. As well as Econmic and social promblems such as financing the roman army. Trade suffered as well.

Who died first Romulus or Remus?

Remus is Killed Romulus went ahead and started building a wall around Palantine Hill. However, Remus was jealous and began to make fun of Romulus’ wall. At one point Remus jumped over the wall to show how easy it was to cross.

What made the Roman Republic Strong What made it weak?

Condition of the Republic: Rome was no longer a republic but became a government ruled by an imperator. What made the Roman Republic strong? What made it weak? They had a militaristic mindset and the passion to conquer which made them strong but trying to keep control of all they had conquered made them weak.

What were the two major successes of the Roman Republic?

They developed many new techniques for buildings and construction of all types including the invention of concrete, Roman roads, the invention of Roman arches, and incredibly well built aqueducts that ran for miles before they reached the end and delivered fresh water.

Who attacked Rome from the south?

The Sack of Rome on 24 August 410 AD was undertaken by the Visigoths led by their king, Alaric. At that time, Rome was no longer the capital of the Western Roman Empire, having been replaced in that position first by Mediolanum in 286 and then by Ravenna in 402.

What is the law of Romulus?

It was during the reign of Romulus of Rome that wife abuse was accepted and condoned under the Laws of Chastisement…. The laws permitted a man to beat his wife with a rod or switch so long as its circumference was no greater than the girth of the base of the man’s right thumb.