HST 1100 Module 6 – The Roman Empire In his efforts to solve the problems Rome had faced during the late Republic, what changes did Augustus make in Rome's political, military, and social institutions? Augustus changed
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HST 1100 Module 6 – The Roman Empire In his efforts to solve the problems Rome had faced during the late Republic, what changes did Augustus make in Rome's political, military, and social institutions? Augustus changed the governmental structure, it was comprised of a princeps (Augustus) and the aristocratic senate. The Senate's decrees had the effect of law, and Augustus could overrule the senatorial governors. Augustus' candidates for elections usually won, which decreased voter turnout. The army increased in size with soldiers having longer terms. In addition to defending their borders, the army maintained domestic order. Colonies of veterans helped in bringing Roman ways to the provinces. Augustus added more territories to the Roman Empire than any other Roman. Roman policy encouraged self-government and local autonomy in the provinces. Client kingdoms were established of the conquered territories. There were 3 social classes: senatorial (ruling class), equestrian, and lower (majority). Augustus restored traditional priesthoods and traditional values, with an emphasis on morality. What were the chief features of the Roman Empire at its height during the second century? The Roman Empire's height during the second century was the period of the five "good emperors". This was a period of prosperity, and although the rulers were absolute monarchs, they were known for tolerance and diplomacy. The rulers treated the ruling class with respect, cooperated with the senate, ended arbitrary executions, maintained peace in the empire, and supported domestic policies beneficial to the empire. New law codes were developed, trade boomed, a new justice system was instituted, and the army was important in spreading culture. However, amongst the prosperity, there was a large gulf between the rich and the poor, society was very dependent on the enslaved, there were rebellions against the government, and the government institutionalized terror. What were the chief intellectual, artistic, and social developments in the early Empire? How did these differ from the intellectual, artistic, and social developments of the Republic? Architecture used curvilinear forms, utilized concrete, and the Empire built roads, aqueducts, and bridges. Rome boasted public buildings unequaled anywhere in the empire. Free grain was provided to citizens of the Empire. Entertainment such as chariot races, theater productions, and gladitorial races were provided. Medicine utilized herbal remedies. Slavery numbers increased dramatically. A husband's authority over his wife and children decreased. Upper class women were independent, had freedom of
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