Islam is the same as Rome !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

The Islamic culture and the Roman Empire had several similar aspects. Both were very technologically advanced, economical secure, and they shared several social cultural ideas.

First of all, Islam and Rome were both very technologically advanced. This included their architecture. “Roman architecture used many arches, vaults, and arches.”(Pg.69 )Islam mainly used domes for religious buildings. I think Islamic people believed the domes looked nice and were only for their churches because most of their houses had flat roofs. They also had advanced ways of getting water. I think this was important because they didn’t really have to worry about droughts affecting their crops.

Next, Rome and Islam were both economically safe. They both traded with many different places. I think this was important because it kept money coming into the cities. They also both expanded to a very large point through conquer. Even though Rome used mainly war to expand, Islam also used treaty. “Persecuted people often welcomed Muslim invaders as liberators.”( Pg.101) I think that this was expanded because it helped expand Islam faster than it would have been with out supporters.

Finally, Both Rome and Islam shared several Social Cultural aspects including religion. They both believed that there was only one god. Islam believed that Allah was the only god. They both had a leader-like-figure. To Islam this was Muhammad, but for Rome it was Jesus. Islam had lots of religious tolerance but Rome didn’t have as much tolerance. I think it was important for Islam to be tolerant because it helped gain support from other people which helped them expand.

In conclusion, I think Rome and Islam were different in many ways but had several similar aspects in technology, Social Culture, and economically.