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In The time of the Roman Republic, only 1 empire ever posed a threat to the Roman trade monopoly. That being Carthage. Over 3 wars and a period over 120 years, the Romans waged grueling wars against Carthage leading to the eventual defeat of this north African empire and granting rome full and under control of The Mediterranean

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Julius Caesar was a general who served in the 3rd Punic war and helped bring Carthage to its knees. He held much popularity in Rome, and was elected dictator, and pronounced himself dictator for life. Unfortunately the Senate disagreed with this, plotted and executed him. They thought this would restore balance to Rome and the people would be joyous. This was not the case. After his Death, chaos ensued leading to the ultimate fall of the Roman Republic. 

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Julius Caesar was a general who served in the 3rd Punic war and helped bring Carthage to its knees. He held much popularity in Rome, and was elected dictator, and pronounced himself dictator for life. Unfortunately the Senate disagreed with this, plotted and executed him. They thought this would restore balance to Rome and the people would be joyous. This was not the case. After his Death, chaos ensued leading to the ultimate fall of the Roman Republic. 

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After Julius Caesar's death, Augustus Caesar, (Julius's nephew) or better known as Octavian stepped in. Octavian's rule marked the beginning of The Roman Empire. More importantly it began the Golden age of Rome known as the Pax Romana.

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After Julius Caesar's death, Augustus Caesar, (Julius's nephew) or better known as Octavian stepped in. Octavian's rule marked the beginning of The Roman Empire. More importantly it began the Golden age of Rome known as the Pax Romana.

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The Pax Roman, was the Golden age of Rome. It was a 300 year period of grace.It spread over 20 emperor's and consisted of what's known as " The Good 5"

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The Pax Roman, was the Golden age of Rome. It was a 300 year period of grace.It spread over 20 emperor's and consisted of what's known as " The Good 5"

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The collapse of the western Roman empire was a result of Germanic peoples to the north, invading the south due to pressure from the Mongols. This paired with the massive area Rome would have needed to protect from the Invaders made defense nearly impossible. And the icing on the cake so to speak, The western Roman empire was severely poorer than its eastern counterpart and didn't have the financial stability to support troops and defenses, riddling them helpless to the ensuing onslaught.

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The collapse of the western Roman empire was a result of Germanic peoples to the north, invading the south due to pressure from the Mongols. This paired with the massive area Rome would have needed to protect from the Invaders made defense nearly impossible. And the icing on the cake so to speak, The western Roman empire was severely poorer than its eastern counterpart and didn't have the financial stability to support troops and defenses, riddling them helpless to the ensuing onslaught.

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Emperor Justinian was A byzantine emperor who helped solidify constantinople as the capital and make the Byzantines all powerful. He is important because, Justinian's code was Codified Roman law and gave the new empire rules to abide by. We still see this code as the basis for other European countries today.

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Emperor Justinian was A byzantine emperor who helped solidify constantinople as the capital and make the Byzantines all powerful. He is important because, Justinian's code was Codified Roman law and gave the new empire rules to abide by. We still see this code as the basis for other European countries today.

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The Great schism in Christianity was a pivotal moment, not only in religion but around the world. The Schism happened due to disagreement in leadership, language among other issues. From this schism emerged The Roman Catholic church (western Rome), and The Greek Orthodox Church (eastern Rome)

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The Great schism in Christianity was a pivotal moment, not only in religion but around the world. The Schism happened due to disagreement in leadership, language among other issues. From this schism emerged The Roman Catholic church (western Rome), and The Greek Orthodox Church (eastern Rome)

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The fall of Constantinople marked the true end of not just physical Rome but most ancient Roman influence. In the 15th century The Ottoman empire invaded and conquered, occupying it up until the end of world war 1. We still see the effects of Constantinople and The byzantine empire in everyday life with things such as, religion, art,architecture,medicine, and law

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The fall of Constantinople marked the true end of not just physical Rome but most ancient Roman influence. In the 15th century The Ottoman empire invaded and conquered, occupying it up until the end of world war 1. We still see the effects of Constantinople and The byzantine empire in everyday life with things such as, religion, art,architecture,medicine, and law

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The Islamic Schism occured after the death of The prophet Mohammed. One Islamic group, (The Sunni) argued that any good,worthy and just muslim could become caliph. The other group (The Shi'a) disagreed with this heavily and swore only The descendent of Mohammad could be caliph, leading to a disagreement that is still seen today.

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The Islamic Schism occured after the death of The prophet Mohammed. One Islamic group, (The Sunni) argued that any good,worthy and just muslim could become caliph. The other group (The Shi'a) disagreed with this heavily and swore only The descendent of Mohammad could be caliph, leading to a disagreement that is still seen today.

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During the region of the mighty Islamic empire many expansions occurred. The first of which expanded the Islamic religion north. Followed by expanding into northern Africa and the mediterranean. Finally the Muslims were held at the Battle of Tours, where they were prevented from marching north. 

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During the region of the mighty Islamic empire many expansions occurred. The first of which expanded the Islamic religion north. Followed by expanding into northern Africa and the mediterranean. Finally the Muslims were held at the Battle of Tours, where they were prevented from marching north. 

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The battle of Tours, is arguably the most decisive battle of all time. It was a battle Fought by the Franks and Muslims and prevented Islamic forces from moving further north. Had the Franks not won, Islam would've continued to spread, not leading to the age of exploration and conversion. Meaning America and many other people and places, exist because of The Muslim defeat.

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The battle of Tours, is arguably the most decisive battle of all time. It was a battle Fought by the Franks and Muslims and prevented Islamic forces from moving further north. Had the Franks not won, Islam would've continued to spread, not leading to the age of exploration and conversion. Meaning America and many other people and places, exist because of The Muslim defeat.

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The fall of the Islamic capital (Baghdad) was the beginning of the end for the Islamic empire. Known as the biggest land empire, the Mongols, pillaged,raided and plunder who ever they conquered, Muslims included. Surprisingly the mongol forces didn't get much resistance

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The fall of the Islamic capital (Baghdad) was the beginning of the end for the Islamic empire. Known as the biggest land empire, the Mongols, pillaged,raided and plunder who ever they conquered, Muslims included. Surprisingly the mongol forces didn't get much resistance

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Mansa Musa was an African king who is undoubtedly the richest man to ever exist and probably to ever exist. It is beloved he broke entire economies of villages and towns when he came through them. He was also favored by many and funded schools, hospitals, helped the poor and handed out money.

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Mansa Musa was an African king who is undoubtedly the richest man to ever exist and probably to ever exist. It is beloved he broke entire economies of villages and towns when he came through them. He was also favored by many and funded schools, hospitals, helped the poor and handed out money.

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The empire of Ghana was a north African kingdom that developed around 300 C.E. Its is well known for being a trading hub along the trans Saharan trade route. During its time it had many monopolies on not just trade, but salt, gold and other goods.

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The empire of Ghana was a north African kingdom that developed around 300 C.E. Its is well known for being a trading hub along the trans Saharan trade route. During its time it had many monopolies on not just trade, but salt, gold and other goods.

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Mali was an empire also located in northern Africa along the trans-saharan trade routes. With the economic and other internal issues of Ghana, Mali took advantage of that and took Ghana. With that they inherited many, if not most of the monopolies of its predecessor. With this rose the worlds richest man to ever live. 

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Mali was an empire also located in northern Africa along the trans-saharan trade routes. With the economic and other internal issues of Ghana, Mali took advantage of that and took Ghana. With that they inherited many, if not most of the monopolies of its predecessor. With this rose the worlds richest man to ever live. 

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As Mali started losing favor and power, a strong brand new empire emerged. Located on The Niger river and in control of river trade. Songhai (just like Mali) decided they wanted monopolies too and also took all the salt and gold the could.

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As Mali started losing favor and power, a strong brand new empire emerged. Located on The Niger river and in control of river trade. Songhai (just like Mali) decided they wanted monopolies too and also took all the salt and gold the could.