Standard 7.1

Rome supported the provinces by building roads and aqueducts and providing protection in case of attack.

Rome’s contributions to architecture include the arch, the dome, and the column.

http://www.history.com/videos/where-did-it-come-from-ancient-rome---rise-of-apartments

http://www.history.com/shows/cities-of-the-underworld/videos/cities-of-the-underworld-3-vesuvius-ancient-aqueduct

The final collapse

of the Western Empire occurred in C.E. 476.http://

www.history.com/videos/the-fall-of-rome

Roman emperors increased the size of the Roman Empire by conquering new territory

Slave labor was used by the Roman Empire and helped lead to its downfall

Christianity spread throughout the Empire eventually becoming a major world religion.

http://www.history.com/videos/the-rise-of-christianity-in-the-roman-empire

Internal problems that helped Rome’s downfall were corrupt generals, civil wars, and economic problems.

Rome declined because the army became too expensive, the barbarians invaded the Empire, Roman armies fought among themselves, and Rome became too large to govern.