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. 1 How did Rome expand its
Read moreHow did the early Islamic Empire expand? Leaders of dynasties used a powerful military to conquer new territories. Often, treaties were signed that allowed citizens to continue practicing their own religions, though they had to pay special taxes. 1 What were the achievements of the Islamic empire? 2 How did the Islamic empire
Read moreHow did Rome’s allies help it expand? They traded and learned from each other. The Rome’s allies helped it conquer other lands but were tricked because they were being conquered themselves. 1 How did the Romans unify their empire? 2 What helped Rome expand its land and power? 3 When did Rome begin
Read moreDuring this time, many European countries expanded their empires by aggressively establishing colonies in Africa so that they could exploit and export Africa’s resources. Raw materials like rubber, timber, diamonds, and gold were found in Africa. Europeans also wanted to protect trade routes. How did European expand? In the 15th century, Europe sought to expand
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