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The Roman Empire was united by many things, such as a common language, a common sense of duty to the state (which was often displayed through military service). The Roman Empire was not always an Empire. It was previously a Republic governed by the Roman citizens through the institution of the Senate. However after Julius Caesaer's assassination the Republic descended into a civil war. Caesar's nephew Octavian Caesar (later Augustus Caesar) won the civil war and founded the Roman Empire. The Roman Empire was a pagan Empire whose people worshipped various planets like the Jupiter, Mars and so on. The Roman Empire was always forged with the help of military might. It included multivariate races such as the Jews, Christians, Gauls, Teutons etc. With time the Empire became so huge that it had to be split into two parts- The Western and Eastern Roman Empires. The was governed from Rome while the East was governed from Athens. Soon this system failed as the East and West both descended into full civil war. Emperor Contantine was the first Roman Emperor to adopt Christianity. Ultimately he won the war and unified the Roman Empires into one strong Empire. He also built a new city-Constantinople which became the new capital. Gradually the entire Roman world inspired by Emperor Constantine converted into Christianity thus unifying the Roman Empire both politically and culturally.
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MaxineInnovations which better united the Roman Empire were the stone-paved roads and gravelled roads, bridges built with arches which were longer than ever before, and ports built with concrete. These improved communication and trade. The aqueducts supplied the towns with water. Amphitheatres (arenas for the gladiatorial games), bathhouses, basilicas (public buildings) and temples were built around the empire, which helped to spread Roman customs.
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Who helped the decline of the Roman Empire?
Boadicea helped with the decline of the Roman Empire.
What measures were used by the Roman Empire to create cultural unity and strengthen the Empire?
Building an extensive network of roads, and granting citizenship to people in outlying areas.
How did Trajan helped the Roman Empire?
During the Pax Romana, he promoted Christianity even though he was a Pagan.
How did the ballistas help the roman empire?
The ballistas were crossbow-like catapults. They helped the Roman army. They were the artillery of antiquty.
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