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What was the main factor that enabled the Macedonian and Roman Empires to subdue oppositions to their rule and conquer many territories?
What was the main factor that enabled the Macedonian and Roman Empires to subdue oppositions to their rule and conquer many territories?
What was the approximate length of the network of paved roads, tracks, and trails built by the Romans?
What was the approximate length of the network of paved roads, tracks, and trails built by the Romans?
What was the result of the expansion of the Macedonian and Roman Empires to other regions of the world?
What was the result of the expansion of the Macedonian and Roman Empires to other regions of the world?
What was the era from Augustus to the Five Good Emperors known as?
What was the era from Augustus to the Five Good Emperors known as?
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What was the Hellenistic era characterized by?
What was the Hellenistic era characterized by?
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Which Roman law principle stated that a person was regarded as innocent until proven otherwise?
Which Roman law principle stated that a person was regarded as innocent until proven otherwise?
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What was the significance of the establishment of Alexandria in Egypt?
What was the significance of the establishment of Alexandria in Egypt?
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What was the peak size of the Roman Empire in terms of territory?
What was the peak size of the Roman Empire in terms of territory?
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What was a characteristic of Roman art?
What was a characteristic of Roman art?
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What was the main reason for the Roman Empire's ability to govern its vast territories?
What was the main reason for the Roman Empire's ability to govern its vast territories?
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What was the name of the Roman literature that told the story of Aeneid?
What was the name of the Roman literature that told the story of Aeneid?
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Who is credited with the invention and discovery of geometry of spheres and cylinders, value of pi, and Archimedean screw?
Who is credited with the invention and discovery of geometry of spheres and cylinders, value of pi, and Archimedean screw?
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What was one of the domestic policies supported by the Five Good Emperors?
What was one of the domestic policies supported by the Five Good Emperors?
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What was the period during which the Roman Empire was established?
What was the period during which the Roman Empire was established?
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Study Notes
The Macedonian Empire (338-263 BCE)
- Led by Alexander the Great, who expanded the empire from Greece to parts of western Asia, India, and northern Africa
- Marked the beginning of the Hellenistic era, characterized by the fusion of Greek, Macedonian, Egyptian, Indian, and Persian cultures
- Achievements during this era include:
- Archimedes' inventions and discoveries (geometry of spheres and cylinders, value of pi, and Archimedean screw)
- Development of Stoicism and Epicureanism as philosophies
- Establishment of Alexandria in Egypt as a learning center
The Roman Empire (132 BCE-476 CE)
- Founded by Octavian (Augustus), nephew of Julius Caesar
- Expanded beyond Italy to territories in western Asia, northern Africa, and the Gaul region in western Europe
- Established a system of governing provinces, with half directly controlled by the emperor
- Achievements during this era include:
- Construction of a 50,000-mile network of paved roads, tracks, and trails, facilitating trade and cultural exchange
- Era of Pax Romana (Roman Peace) under the Five Good Emperors (Nerva, Trajan, Hadrian, Antoninus Pius, Marcus Aurelius), marked by internal peace, tolerance, and diplomacy
- Legacies:
- Roman law (innocent until proven guilty, right of the accused to defend themselves)
- Roman art (intense realism, curvilinear forms, arch, vault, and dome)
- Roman literature (e.g., the story of Aeneid)
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Learn about the rise and expansion of the Macedonian and Roman Empires, founded by Alexander the Great and Octavian, respectively. Explore their conquests and territorial reach.
