WORLD HISTORY

HISTORY

ANCIENT ROME

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which method was most successful in expanding the Roman Empire?
A
forming political alliances with other empires
B
sending missionaries to explore new lands and convert the people to Christianity
C
arranging marriages between top Roman officials and daughters of leaders in other empires
D
using a strong military to conquer foreign lands
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The use of vaults and arches, together with a sound knowledge of building materials, enabled them to achieve unprecedented successes in the construction of imposing infrastructure for public use. Examples include the aqueducts of Rome, the Baths of Diocletian and the Baths of Caracalla, the basilicas and Colosseum.

Detailed explanation-2: -Roman generals of the late Empire would try to avoid pitched battles in order to conserve manpower. During a battle, the comitatenses legions would wait in a defensive formation while performing a shield wall. The Romans would then try to use their superior coordination to repulse the enemy attack.

Detailed explanation-3: -The Roman Empire conquered these lands by attacking them with unmatched military strength, and it held onto them by letting them govern themselves. Rome’s desire to expand had deep historical roots, says Edward J.

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