In the Byzantine Empire, trade played a very important role in their economic system. These Romans traded across the revived silk roads and the Mediterranean Sea, which made Constantinople the center of commerce and wealth. Due to their highly developed structure, the Byzantines were able to develop banks and businesses. These advanced practices were integral to the empire’s success. Their agricultural strength was another component that added to the empire’s power.
Having these two areas under its control meant that the Mediterranean was once again a Roman sea, and the trade that was now available to the empire would greatly increase its revenue. Justinian would further improve his legacy as these two former Roman territories were still very important to the Byzantine Empire. However, the conquests expanded throughout more than just North Africa and Italy. Conquests were throughout parts of Europe, Middle East, and North Africa, as Document 6 shows. The conquest of Africa in 533 by Belisarius also increased the wealth of the empire as the general took back the Vandal treasury, once plundered from
Han China and Imperial Rome had different cultures and ways on how to run their country which made them advanced and powerful. The Roman Empire and Han Dynasty were similar in many ways. Imperial Rome and Han China had highly centralized governments that made them powerful. Only wealthy men could participate in political affairs and they had more power. Han China and Imperial Rome were more advanced than any other empire because they built roads that helped the trade, and become more successful.
Firstly, the villas show us a lot about what it was to be a wealthy, civilized Roman; the rich lead a life of luxury. Some of the villas were more advanced than the tudor mansions that came hundreds of years later, featuring mosaic floors, swimming pools and Hypocaust heating systems, which could pump hot air through the gaps under the floors, up the vents and into the roof. The lavish decoration extended out of the home and into the gardens too, as the wealthy Romans wanted a garden for pleasure, just like many people do today. Perhaps more than anything else, what symbolized good living for the romans was bathing, it wasn't just about washing, it was more about a way of life, in bath houses they could meet friends, do business and relax. The villas also tell us that amongst the elite at the time, like people today, there was an interest in ‘identity’.
Mineral wealth flowed out of Moroë and luxury goods in Arabia and India flowed in When Roman Empire thrived, trans-Saharan route revived as one of the most important trading routes connecting Africa and Eurasia. During the days of this era, Africa supplied Italy with gold and wild animals, and Rome supplied luxury goods and some of the techniques from scientific product to city-building. The major change of functioning of trans-Saharan route was brought about by the use of the domesticated camel and the development of camel saddle. some camel bones have been found recently in the Senegal valley helped archeologist assume that the use of camel dates back to 300 A.D. Guide by Berber, which have begun in trade between northern Africa and kingdom of Ghana in about 500 A.D also helped the route thrive, ensuring safe trade passage. [ Through this development, the usage of trans-Saharan routes increased, and enabled Eurasian people to contact more often with southern Africa.
They controlled the calendar and the planting of crops and presided over the religious festivals and rituals that honored local deities. Many of Britain's Celts came from Gaul, known as the Belgae, who arrived in great numbers and settled in the southeast around 75 BC, brought with them a sophisticated plough that revolutionized agriculture in the rich, heavy soils of their new lands. Their crafts were highly developed; bronze urns, bowls and torques illustrate their metalworking skills. They also introduced coinage to Britain and conducted a lively export trade with Rome and Gaul, including corn, livestock, metals and
Six Cities- Three questions Constantinople Reasons for significance: the location of the city is as magnificent as it is important. It sits on the Bospourus, the strait that marks the division between Europe; afford entry in the Black sea from the Mediterranean. Economic status: After 1453 the city grew and became a centre of trade, power and culture. The Muslims converted more churches and built new mosques. Often, beside the major mosques, there were schools, hospitals, public kitchens, baths, graveyards and large markets, one of which had 280 shops.
He is said to have been the wealthiest person of that time, with an incomparable amount of gold. With this, and diplomatic rule rather than warfare, Amenhotep could keep peace with the outside world. An amazing discovery in 1887 helped historians immensely in terms of Amenhotep’s relationship with other countries. A peasant woman was digging for mud bricks and instead found rows of well preserved clay tablets, covered with what she thought were bird’s footprints. These “footprints” however, were soon to be discovered by archaeologists and historians as actual writing, and these clay tablets called “Armarna letters” became politically, the most significant discovery of the ancient world.
The rise of Rome was not because of emperors or armies like China was but more however, because it was accompanied by many other territiories of wealth. (pg.149) The most common areas were of the Mediterranean world, which had previously been in the east, in Egypt, and Greece. The rise of Rome was contributed to the shift westward in economic and political power. (pg. 154) After the rise of Julius Caesar the whole Mediterranean world became under roman legeslation.
However, the purpose of the Roman Empire was significantly different than that of the Greeks and Egyptians, due to the swift increase in population and also to display their power to the world. Overpopulation forced the Romans to develop more efficient architecture and infrastructure to it’s city, such as multi-story apartments, city streets, and bath houses. Conversely, the Romans spared no expense with its massive structures when used for government purposes. This is where the Romans flexed their power; with true pride and grandeur of colossal structures such as the Coliseum, the Parthenon, and the