The Roman Empire was a major political structure in western civilization List some facts you remember about the Roman Empire, induding how it was ruled and governed. Also, list what you remember about the Romans lifestyle
and beliefs.

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Kings called emperors ruled the Roman Empire, Augustus was the first Roman emperor, The Romans made major advances in the fields of medicine, law, religion, and warfare. The Roman Empire also contributed to many aspects of western culture

The Roman Republic became the Roman Empire in 27 BCE when Julius Caesar's adopted son, best known as Augustus, became the ruler of Rome. Augustus established an autocratic form of government, where he was the sole ruler and made all important decisions

The government in the early years of the Roman Republic had 3 branches—The Consuls, The Senate, and The Assembly. Each branch had various powers. The Roman Empire began with the reign of Emperor Augustus. The power of the Senate was limited and became an organ to support the emperor.

Roman's enjoyed an extravagant lifestyle with luxurious furnishings, surrounded by servants and slaves to cater to their every desire. Many would hold exclusive dinner parties and serve their guests the exotic dishes of the day. Poorer Romans, however, could only dream of such a life.

As different cultures settled in what would later become Italy, each brought their own gods and forms of worship. This made the religion of ancient Rome polytheistic, in that they worshipped many gods. They also worshipped spirits. Rivers, trees, fields and buildings each had their own spirit, or numen.

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