Roman Lesson 3 - Achievements Part 1
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The document discusses several important architectural and engineering achievements of the ancient Romans. It explains that the arch is an efficient building structure that makes walls stronger with less material. It also describes how the dome was a symbol of power and wealth for the Romans, who were skilled at building large domed structures. Additionally, it outlines that the Romans built aqueducts to transport water into cities from distant sources, enabling urban growth, and used concrete extensively in buildings and roads.
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The traders bring new ideas from their homeland to share with the farmer and villagers. Some of these ideas may include the monotheistic religion of Islam, which began in Mecca under the prophet Muhammad. Islam's core beliefs are documented in the Quran and include five pillars such as prayer, charity, fasting, and pilgrimage. Within 100 years of Muhammad's death, the Islamic empire expanded across the Middle East, North Africa, and Spain through both conquest and peaceful trade, establishing Islam as the dominant religion in those regions.
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