Reflective Learning Journal Week 6

Introduction to Week 6

This week I learned more about the history of the Roman Empire. Building upon the end of the Greek Empire, I learned about the transition with Emperor Caesar. It was really interesting to learn just how much influence the Greeks had upon Roman society,  they took their art, culture, religion, and even philosophy.

Content

I was always interested in Roman culture and history, so it really came as a shock to find how little I knew about them. This week I learned how the Roman spanned from Britain to North Africa. It was honestly insane just how massive the roman Empire was. Some of the key things I learned was about the  era of peace during Augustus's term which was also called Pax Romania under Augustus. One of the things I really liked about the Roman Empire were how religiously tolerant they were. I believe that this was the reason that their empire was so successful. They built cooperative coexistive relationships with the people and territory that they conquered.


Assignments

There were just to short quizzes that I had to complete this week. They were pretty straightforward, although I did have trouble with one question where I had rewatch one of the videos. I did make sure to review for next weeks assignment as it was a 72 point test and I wanted to make sure that I had reviewed all the material so I could be successful on my first try of the assignment.

Reflection

This week, I gained a deeper understanding of the Roman Empire's vast influence and its connection to Greek culture, especially in terms of art, religion, and philosophy. I was impressed by how the Romans maintained peace and cooperation across such a massive empire, particularly through their religious tolerance. The quizzes were manageable, and I made sure to prepare thoroughly for the upcoming test to ensure I perform well.


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