HIST 010 Lecture Notes - Lecture 10: Diocletian, Zoroastrianism, Toga
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300 ad: christianity becomes a major world religion (up to present) 31 bce: roman empire established by c. octavius/augustus. Battle of actium: defeated cleopatra and antonius; gives him control over the entire. Start of "the empire" and end of "the republic" Monarchy ruled by an emperor, first being octavius (31 bce-14ad); longest re history. The way to accomplish this: made it seem like the republic still continued (hop. Unlike caesar, he wore usual toga, and never: wore a crown, sat in a thr palace, made people bow down and kiss the floor in his presence, restric freedom of speech. Rules as nicely as possible and doesn"t abuse his power. Made it easier for people to accept his rule. Still had control over the roman army (commander in chief of all rome"s. Gave him his power: people listened to him when he spoke to the.
