The Roman Empire dominated the Mediterranean region from around 27 BCE to the fifth century CE. The capitol was in Rome,
Italy, and the Romans conquered territory with their powerful
military. They maintained control of their massive territory
through an efficient government of administrators. This was
mostly a time of peace and prosperity in which people were
financially rewarded for their successes. The Romans developed
an extensive legal system, and Roman art and architecture are
still admired today. But not all members of Roman society had
the same access to peace and prosperity. The Romans also
practiced slavery, and women had limited authority.
In a three-paragraph response, explain how a historian might use each of the
organizing principles of region, period, and theme to construct a historical narrative
of the Roman Empire. What questions might the historian ask? What is one value
and one potential limitation of each approach? Be sure to clearly develop and
organize your ideas. (10 points)