Started out as a small community of Shepard’s in central Italy and ended up being arguably the greatest empire in the history of mankind. During its peak it stretched

The Jewish people of Jerusalem would sacrifice to lambs and a bull to honor the emperor and his people. This would be done twice a day for about 60 years.

For the first two centuries, Rome was led by Etruscan Kings. By the year 509 B.C. a Republic was set.The Senate was the aristocratic branch of government

300 members chosen for life by upper class. All citizens that owned land were required to serve the army.

Rome became allied with the Jews. Rome was now ready to become strong, so being wise in the political standing of t

he nations round about them, they too saw an open ticket. Eventually, under the leadership of the last brother Simon, the Maccabees were victorious and Rome sent messages to Syria, Egypt, and the surrounding areas to let them know that the Jews were under the protection of Rome.

Herod did to some extent try to set up Roman influences through constructing new buildings, using Roman architecture. Josephus refers to a theater and a coliseum that Herod built in Jerusalem; however there is no archaeological references for these claims. Architecture was the only possible facet where Roman culture could be incorporated to the Jewish culture. The Jewish lifestyle was strictly managed by their observance of a monotheism. The Jews had become deeply attached to this belief system and did not take kindly to any attempts at forcing them to change. Smart rulers, like eHerod tried to appease the Jews as much as possible and even adapted emperor worship so that it would not run contrary to their belief in one God. Only rulers who allowed for this religious freedom were able to maintain a quasi state of peace

Second Jewish revolt was from 132-135

Rome relied on agricultural production from the Nile river valley to feed their people. They also mined exotic stones that were used for some sculptures and other works of art. Egypt was also important for trading. Alexandrain was the gateway for the Medditeranean and the Red sea. It allowed ships to go through the Indian Ocean to trade with India, China, and Malaysia.

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