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Which of the following contributions did the Etruscans make to the development of early Roman society?
Etruscan influence on ancient Roman culture was profound and it was from the Etruscans that the Romans inherited many of their own cultural and artistic traditions, from the spectacle of gladiatorial combat, to hydraulic engineering, temple design, and religious ritual, among many other things.
How did the Romans solidify their power over the territories they conquered?
Rome was able to gain its empire in large part by extending some form of citizenship to many of the people it conquered. Military expansion drove economic development, bringing enslaved people and loot back to Rome, which in turn transformed the city of Rome and Roman culture.
How did political corruption lead to the fall of Rome?
Many of the problems that led to Rome’s decline were due to government and economic corruption. Rome’s economy was based on slave labor. By relying on slave labor, there was a large gap between the rich and the poor. The rich grew wealthy from their slaves while the poor could not find enough work.
Why did the Romans overtax the ruling class?
Emperors deliberately overtaxed the senatorial (or ruling) class in order to render it powerless. To do this, the emperors needed a powerful set of enforcers—the imperial guard. Once the wealthy and powerful were no longer either rich or powerful, the poor had to pay the bills of the state.
Why was the Roman Empire an unsustainable Empire?
Unsustainable Economy Rome for a long time relied on the economic benefits of a “conquest state” Basically, whilst it was invading and plundering the resources of new lands, that money was constantly injected straight into the Empire’s infrastructure. New slaves were put to work in Roman households.
How did economic conditions lead to the fall of Rome?
Small landowners becoming feudal serfs is one of the several economic conditions responsible for the fall of Rome. Barnish, S. J. B. “ A Note on the ‘Collatio Glebalis’ .”
How did the Roman Empire get its wealth?
Rome’s wealth was originally in the land, but this gave way to wealth through taxation. During the expansion of Rome around the Mediterranean, tax-farming went hand-in-hand with provincial government since the provinces were taxed even when Romans proper were not. Tax farmers would bid for the chance to tax the province and would pay in advance.