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Rome and Persia were both successful empires, but they were both very different in the way their empires worked and expanded. There were some similarities the empires shared such as conquering vast amounts of land, political advancements, and bureaucracy. Despite these similarities, there were much more differences with these two empires. One of the reasons Rome expanded was because of its disciplined military. They could also support their big population with the military, and in their…

Alexander the Great is a very important man in history. Some people call him a hero while others call him a villain. In my opinion, Alexander the Great is a hero. Yes, he has done many terrible things that are not okay but he has also done many heroic things that made our world the way it is now. Reasons why I think Alexander is a hero is because he was a great military leader, he advanced the Greek civilization, and he wanted to educate people. Alexander was a great military leader. He knew…

“I will do so. Until then think of the world.” Brutus and Cassius from the play “Julius Caesar” are very similar. Both wanting the best for Rome and their people so they conspire against Caesar and eventually die in similar ways. But yet they are also very different. Cassius is cunning and manipulative while brutus is easy going and very likeable. Comparing these two characters can be challenging just like it is for both of these characters to find the peace of Rome. Brutus says “What means…

Poseidon: God of the Seas The hurricane and the fire spring. Natural phenomenons are a symbol of the gods fighting. The hurricane is a mix of the gods Poseidon and Zeus.The fire spring is the mix between Poseidon and Hephaestus. These things cause terror all around. There has to be a solutions to these phenomenons. It starts out like this Poseidon wants to take the throne away from him because he wasn’t treating the humans right. Poseidon is going to come up with a plan on how to convince…

A main figure acting as an external force against all sides involved in the Wars, is Alcibiades. He influenced multiple people and was highly appreciated in numerous nations, giving him a wide berth for manipulation of important figures to cater to his own plans. Involved in the Peloponnesian conflict since the battle involving Potidaea, Alcibiades’ ideas were respected among influential persons; given the fact that he had been brought up by esteemed member of society, Socrates (Krentz, 2003).…

Despite both Mark and Brutus gave persuasive speeches, Mark had more examples to contradict Brutus’s points, while Brutus based his speech off unknown future events. In Mark Antony’s speech he used the rhetorical device logos to explain his logic and stated, “I thrice presented him a kingly crown, Which he did thrice refuse: was this ambitious?” (Stanza 3). There is proof within the quote that Caesar was not ambitious because he did not accept the crown. Mark also adds a rhetorical question to…

Through this reading, Norman states that the Arch of Titus is a narrative memorial recording the Roman triumph and apotheosis. It is so immersive that the spectators can experience the events when they pass through. Further, she claims that there is a close connection between the two spectacles. She argues that the deification of the emperor in the apotheosis is based on his triumph. Norman makes a convincing argument about the link between the triumph and the apotheosis. She uses textual source…

Throughout history, there have been many contributions to Western civilization from the ancient Greeks. There have made long lasting contributions in the areas of government, , and mathematics. “Our plan of government favors the many instead of the few; that is why it is called a democracy (Document 3). Pericles was a wise and able statesman that led Athens during its golden age. He introduced direct democracy to Athens. In document 3, “As for social standing, advancement is open to everyone,…

For this paper, I will be discussing Res Gestae Divi Augusti or The Deeds of the Divine Augustus. Res Gestae is the monumental inscription of Augustus, the first Roman emperor. It describes the deeds of Augustus, such as him subjecting the whole Earth to the rule of the Roman people and the money for which he spent for the state and the people of Rome. Res Gestae was written 14 A.D, the time of Augustus death. The main purpose of this inscription is to inform the people of Rome about the…

Cleopatra VII Cleopatra VII (also know as just Cleopatra) is one of the most famous pharaohs of Egypt. She is most known for being one of the few female rulers during this time and her marriages to Julius Caesar and Mark Antony. Some of Cleopatra's other accomplishments include her pharmacology work and studies, strengthening Egypt’s military, and speaking at least six languages. Cleopatra VII was born in 69 B.C in Alexandria, Egypt, however her father Ptolemy XII (who was also the pharaoh at…