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How the Romans became the most powerful empire in the world prior to the Dark ages?
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∙ 14y ago
The Romans built upon their success which basically helped them dominate most of Europe for a millennium.
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∙ 11y agoThe main reaons that romans became so powerful was because their fighting tactics weapons and discipline was much much more advanced than any other country at the time.
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∙ 12y agothe Romans were so successful because they had a big army, they built lots of buildings, and their own roads.
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∙ 14y agobecause they were fat pieces of poo
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What is the fall of rome like?
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Who was Charlemagne and why is he important?
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What did Romans do to Christians who refused to worship Roman gods?
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How did the Romans become the most powerful empire in the world prior to the Middle Ages?
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How was the art of the eastern and Western roman empire?
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Were the Visigoths the same as the barbarians?
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What Prior to the creation of Czechoslovakia in 1918 Slovakia was controlled by?
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How did roman arches effect us in our architecture today?
Roman arches revolutionized architecture by allowing for larger and more stable structures. They influenced the development of architectural styles such as Romanesque and Gothic, which are still seen in cathedrals and buildings today. The use of arches also led to the development of other architectural features like vaults and domes.
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Ottoman Empire
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Who ruled middle east prior to World War 1?
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