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Hadrian did not add any territories to the Roman Empire during his reign. He actually gave up some Roman territories. He gave the Persian back the territory his predecessor, Trajan, had conquered from them: Mesopotamia (Iraq). Hadrian pursued a policy of peace. Instead of carrying out conquests, he strengthened the fortification of the frontiers of the empire.
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How was the Holy Roman Empire like the old Roman empire?
it united its territories under a central government
What did the Roman Army have to do with the growth and maintenance of the Roman Empire?
During the expansion of the Roman Empire the army sent the wealth of conqured territories and slaves back to Rome, to fuel the Roman economy. The army was followed into territories by merchants and traders who would then acquire goods for sale in Roman markets. During the reign of Augustus the army repaired roads, and set up permenant barracks along trade routes to make travel to and from other territories safer.I hate roman army and i love Germany
Who were Claudius and Hadrian?
Claudius was emperor of the Roman Empire around 40AD. He expanded the empire to include Britain where Hadrian was a great general who tamed the frontier and built Hadrians wall in Northern England to help keep out the "savages".
What is definition of roman empire?
The territories conquered and occupied by Legions of Rome.
What was the northerly wall made by the Romans?
Hadrian's Wall was built during that Emperor's reign. it was built to attempt to keep the maurauding northern clans(forerunners to the Scots) from attacking the Roman villages farther south. It basically marked the northern-most extent of the Roman Empire on the Isle of Britain.
When does the roman empire stop expanding?
The Roman empire stopped expanding during the reign of Hadrian, for the most part. Although Hadrian consolidated the borders, there were small incursions into places up North such as Wales and Scotland, but no major territories were added to the empire.
How did Hadrian control the borders of the Roman Empire?
He controlled the Roman border by being a very harsh emperor and learning as he went along. One of his "border achievements" was the building of Hadrian's wall in northern Britain in order to stop border raids.
Did Hadrian split the Roman Empire into the Western and Eastern Roman Empires?
No. Diocletian split the Roman Empire.
What was Hadrian's policy on the size of the Roman Empire?
Hadrian pursued a policy of peace. He gave up the conquests of Trajan, his predecessor, in Armenia and Mesopotamia (Iraq) as part of a peace negotiation with the Persians. The two powers came close to war and Hadrian thought that these territories were indefensible. Hadrian also pulled back the Roman legions from Scotland and built Hadrian's Wall to protect England from attacks by the Picts. He also built other permanent fortifications along the frontiers of the empire.
Where in the roman empire did Hadrian become famous?
Hadrian was famous in the entire Roman empire due to his buildings ( his villa, the Pantheon, etc). He became infamous for his destruction of Jerusalem. However we best remember him for "Hadrian's Wall" in northern Britain.
Which emperor increased the size of the Roman empire?
i think Hadrian
Which emperor was in charge of the roman empire when it was the largest?
Perhaps Hadrian.
What would have happened if Hadrian further expanded the Roman Empire?
he would make the roman empire more powerful
How many years did Hadrian rule the Roman Empire?
Hadrian ruled for 21 years, from 117 to 138.
What was a Hadrian's Wall?
Hadrian's Wall was a wall which marked the border of the Roman Empire in northern England. It is named after the emperor Hadrian, who commissioned its construction.
Who ruled the roman Empire after Caligula?
Hadrian ruled after Trajan.
How did Hadrian's wall impact the Roman Empire?
it helped them to protect Britain
