Rome exerted its dominance over a vast territory and imposed its institutions and culture on numerous peoples. Studying the political organization of the Roman Empire at its height in the second century allows students to understand Rome’s influence on the societies conquered by its army and sheds light on the foundations of the modern state.
Concepts prescribed by the program and covered by this document package and its learning strategies: citizen, culture, right, empire, state, infrastructure, institution, people and territory.
