As you know, the Roman Empire was one of the largest in history. In this short post, we have summarized the most essential characteristics so you can study and memorize them.
- It emerged from the Roman Republic in 27 BC and lasted until the fall of the Western Roman Empire in 476 AD.
- Its reach was enormous, spanning much of Europe, Africa, and Asia Minor, with the Mediterranean Sea at its center.
- Much of Roman culture was a local translation of Greek culture. They shared philosophical principles, classical values, and the same religion.
- The Roman Empire witnessed the birth of Christianity, a reworking of the ancient Jewish religion.
- The capital of the Empire was Rome. The Roman coins were the Denarius, sestertius, and Byzantine Solidus.
- The Empire had a powerful army consisting of different legions.
