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 The Roman Empire to the Triumph of Christianity 313 always been Greek, and owing to this and the influence of the Constanti- Orient, its civilization offers a marked contrast to that of the most wealthy Latin West, which was adopted by the Germans. Learning of ^!|^ populous a mechanical type never died out in the East as it did in the Europe dur- , ing the early West, nor did art reach so low an ebb. For some centuries Middle Ages after the break-up of the Roman Empire in the West, the capital of the Eastern Empire enjoyed the distinction of being the largest and most wealthy city of Europe. Within its walls could be found a refinement and civilization which had almost dis- appeared in the West, and its beautiful buildings, its parks, and paved streets filled travelers from the West with astonishment. QUESTIONS Section 45. Recount the career of Octavian. Did he wish to destroy the Republic ? Describe the office which he wished to hold under it. What kind of an adjustment of power resulted 1 Could it be permanent.? What was the foreign policy of Augustus.? Define the extent of the Empire and name some of the peoples it included. What is the distance from the Atlantic coast of Spain to the Euphrates, and how far would a line of this length reach across the United States 1 Describe the condition of the army at this time ; of the Empire as a whole. What did Augustus attempt to restore ? Give some account of Horace and Virgil. Contrast Greek and Roman literature. Discuss philosophy in Augustan Rome. Give some account of Roman law. Section 46. What conditions did a wealthy Roman traveler find during the first century of the Roman Empire.? in Hellas.? in the East? in Egypt.? in the West? How long did the peace established by Augustus last? Mention the chief causes of decline during this period. Describe a Roman villa. Discuss slavery. Define coloni, and compare them with slaves. What was happening to the population of the Empire as a whole ? Describe city life. What oriental influences are discernible? Section 47. Discuss the oriental religions in the Mediterranean. Describe the spread of Christianity. Section 48.* Whose reign marked the end of the two centuries of peace? Give an account of this reign. What followed ? Describe