ROME AGAINST ISLAM, WAR AGAINST RELIGION, BUT ARE THEY REALLY THAT DIFFERNT?
Augustine Ng
Two great cultures, Rome and Islam, thrived at different times and in different places. Despite their different locations and time of strength, both cultures have similarities in technological advances in architecture and political situations. However, these cultures aren’t two clones. They have their differences too, particularly in their economy.
Both Roman and Islamic architectural styles were similar. They had used arches, domes and columns (p.69), which could be found in Roman aqueducts (p.69), and Islamic mosques (p.88 (picture)). This means that although these cultures thrived at different times, and places (p.81 timeline), they had similar ideas for architecture. Most likely, another culture traded with Rome and these ideas spread around the world. By the time Rome fell to hands of enemy invaders, the idea of arches, columns, and domes had reached the Arabian Peninsula. That is what probably happened and thus, Rome and Islam used similar architectural ideas.
Also, Rome and Islam also had similar political situations. For example, after Julius Caesar died (p. 49), a “bloody power struggle” (p.49) occurred before Augustus Caesar rose to the throne (p. 49). Likewise, after Muhammad’s death, panic and discord spread through out the Islamic people (p.99) before Abu Bakr replaced him (p.99). Both situations show that it is natural for people to be afraid and insecure when a strong leader is not present. Also, some people tend to struggle for the power seat, because of the ever present desire for more power and wealth in people’s minds. Because of these drives for power and insecurities, the Roman and Islamic Empire had similar political situations.
Aside from similarities in architectural styles and political situations, one thing that sets Rome and Islam apart is their economy. Rome was built on a series of hills, making farming ideal (p.47). However, Muslims settled down in the desert, so it was harder to obtain food (p.85). However, the Arabian Peninsula connected 3 continents, so although farming wasn’t ideal, trading was clearly the reason why to settle (p.88). All the different cultures that passed by traded different things. Because of this, Muslims probably traded a more diverse set of goods, such as silk, weapons, and even stories. Rome on the other hand probably traded mostly with Europe and thus did not trade as much as Islamic people. Because of this, Rome's and Muslim's economy was different
As stated above, Roman and Islamic cultures, like everything else in the world, share similarities and differences. In this case, they both share technological advances, and political situations of power struggles and insecurities. However, their economy is something that sets them apart.
These are examples of how Rome and Islam compare and contrast.
Two great cultures, Rome and Islam, thrived at different times and in different places. Despite their different locations and time of strength, both cultures have similarities in technological advances in architecture and political situations. However, these cultures aren’t two clones. They have their differences too, particularly in their economy.
Both Roman and Islamic architectural styles were similar. They had used arches, domes and columns (p.69), which could be found in Roman aqueducts (p.69), and Islamic mosques (p.88 (picture)). This means that although these cultures thrived at different times, and places (p.81 timeline), they had similar ideas for architecture. Most likely, another culture traded with Rome and these ideas spread around the world. By the time Rome fell to hands of enemy invaders, the idea of arches, columns, and domes had reached the Arabian Peninsula. That is what probably happened and thus, Rome and Islam used similar architectural ideas.
Also, Rome and Islam also had similar political situations. For example, after Julius Caesar died (p. 49), a “bloody power struggle” (p.49) occurred before Augustus Caesar rose to the throne (p. 49). Likewise, after Muhammad’s death, panic and discord spread through out the Islamic people (p.99) before Abu Bakr replaced him (p.99). Both situations show that it is natural for people to be afraid and insecure when a strong leader is not present. Also, some people tend to struggle for the power seat, because of the ever present desire for more power and wealth in people’s minds. Because of these drives for power and insecurities, the Roman and Islamic Empire had similar political situations.
Aside from similarities in architectural styles and political situations, one thing that sets Rome and Islam apart is their economy. Rome was built on a series of hills, making farming ideal (p.47). However, Muslims settled down in the desert, so it was harder to obtain food (p.85). However, the Arabian Peninsula connected 3 continents, so although farming wasn’t ideal, trading was clearly the reason why to settle (p.88). All the different cultures that passed by traded different things. Because of this, Muslims probably traded a more diverse set of goods, such as silk, weapons, and even stories. Rome on the other hand probably traded mostly with Europe and thus did not trade as much as Islamic people. Because of this, Rome's and Muslim's economy was different
As stated above, Roman and Islamic cultures, like everything else in the world, share similarities and differences. In this case, they both share technological advances, and political situations of power struggles and insecurities. However, their economy is something that sets them apart.
These are examples of how Rome and Islam compare and contrast.
posted by Augustine Ng at
8:06 AM
9 Comments:
very good i liked the way that you stated the facts and then backed it up with an analysis.to get more attention you should add a picture that relates with what you are talking about.
I never knew some things up there. I forgot that the Arabian Peninsula was connected to three continents.
Good Job, Augustine. You used your analysis well to back up all your information. I agree with Diego...with a picture, your article will become very interesting to read.
HARRISON
awesome post augustine. you had alot of analysis. Which is really terrific. Good job!!! Also, i liked your thesis.
Very Good Information. It's a little sad when after a great ruler dies the place starts to fall apart. They patch things up with a split. Yeah, you should get a pic it will be much more interesting.
i found my pictures
I like the pictures nice analaysis nad good title and pictures
On the 2nd paragraph, you didn't highlight the entire sentence on the bottom green. It's also hard to read the bottom sentence in the fourth paragraph.
It also seems really suspicious of how you think of Muslims by the way you said that they traded "weapons". You have so much creativity in your writing.
well, matthew, the 2nd paragrah isnt completely hightlighted, cuz the last bit isnt really analysis. its more as my "concluding sentence/phrase" i dont kno y the last part in the fourth paragraph turned black, that wasnt supposed to happen. also, when i spoke of trading: 1. i meant other cultures from other continents traded with muslims.
2. i dont mean nukes
3.still if ur country is defenseless ur pretty useless
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