Byzantine Empire Under Justinian During the Emperor Justinian’s reign, from 527 until 565, the Byzantine Empire expanded in wealth, power and prestige. Much of this was due to Justinian’s skilful rule. Stated in Document 3, Justinian’s rule was that of God, because he had absolute rule over his empire. There were also periods of retrenchment and plague which often makes the period seem an unsuccessful one, although these times showed his quality as an Emperor. His attempt to revive the Roman Empire was a successful one, both in terms of power and longevity.
He gained valuable work experience going on administrative and diplomatic missions in the Netherlands and Scotland. Henry took power at the age of seventeen, the execution of the hated ministers from the previous regime: Empson and Dudley brought with it a sense of optimism and change. When in power three main things helped Wolsey to maintain his position: his wealth, his ruthlessness and his political relationship with the King. Wolsey was the richest man in the whole of England, ten times richer than his closest rival. His home, the awe inspiring Hampton Court, was described by renowned historian David Starkey as “quasi royal”.
Roman civilization is an amazing one, because of this. Ordered by Emperor Vespasian, as a gift to his people, the Colosseum represents Roman society as a grand spectacle. I chose to reflect on the Colosseum because it is one of the
Hammurabi made Babylonia into an empire and the society was thriving - he also created the earliest written set of laws called The Code of Hammurabi. It has 280 judgments detailing Babylonia’s rather severe law system (compared to other Mesopotamian city-states of the time period, anyway) - for example, capital punishment was given for crimes such as theft. Hammurabi’s rule was in the time period now referred to as ‘Old Babylonia’. At this point in time, the Babylonian common people’s lifestyle had become rich, full and usually peaceful. They developed
This region became one of the most fertile lands in all of Babylon. It was believed by the people that Hammurabi was chosen and influenced by the gods. Thus, whatever he enforced as a law was also believed as the law of the gods. Hammurabi and his people believed Marduk, the supreme god, chose him to create and enforce this code. Hammurabi ruled the Babylonian empire from 1792-50 BCE.
The state of affairs was the best ever during his reign and during the whole ancient history of the country. Ramses was a good ruler who expanded Egypt's territory and ruled better than any Pharaoh has before of
They excelled at skyscrapers, especially as tombs (Tikal). Shared the same Mayan language Writing system (form of hieroglyphics) taught people they shared common histories, beliefs, and gods; also glorified the rulers and their ancestors. They were a major part in Medieval America. The achievements of Medieval America were caused because of the Aztecs, Incas, Mayans. These were the most powerful civilizations in Medieval America.
Amongst all the complex societies and empires, Egypt, Harrapan Society, Greece and Rome were all admirable civilizations who eventually would be in that position of power at one point and time. First, theirs belief that Egyptian and Nubian societies began to take their shape in the valley of the Nile River during the late fourth millennium B.C.. Egyptians also drew on agricultural surpluses to organize formal states and most importantly develop distinctive cultural traditions. Establishing themselves as Kings and great rulers early their were often respected for their great funerary customs which were reflections of a prosperous agricultural society. Their extraordinary use of the Nile River and its cataracts help provide and cultivate the land. Egyptians were now able to take advantage of the Nile’s annual floods.
They were paid more and were highly educated compared to everyone else in Egypt except the Pharaohs and other Scribes. There are very famous and special areas inside these temples. One of which is Hypostyle Hall which is a hall inside of the Karnak Temple, Hypostyle Hall is a hall with Hieroglyphics everywhere and was made by Ramses. A very interesting fact about the Karnak temple is that it is very religious. It is in fact the largest religious area in ancient Egypt.
Shakespeare presents Antony as a highly complex character with two sides to his personality: a man hopelessly in love with the Egyptian Queen Cleopatra, and a great military leader of the Roman Empire. However, these two contradictory personalities cannot exist harmoniously with one another, as Antony becomes more entangled with Egypt and Cleopatra his leadership status suffers. Thus, from a militaristic Roman perspective, Shakespeare portrays a decline in Antony from his high leadership status. To represent the decline of Antony, Shakespeare first presents to the audience his high status so that they may fully understand his decline. At many points during Act III Antony’s qualities of a great leader are dramatically demonstrated to the audience through framing- not through Antony’s dialogue or his actions, but through the way he is presented through how others speak of him.