Assignment Tasks:
How did Rome's contact with the Hellenistic world affect Roman civilization in the second and first centuries B.C.E.?
How did Rome achieve its empire from 264 to 133 B.C.E., and in the course of its expansion, what happened to the political structure and the political values of the Roman republic?
Describe the difference between the Roman Republic and Imperial Rome. Was the fall of the Roman Republic due to systemic institutional weaknesses or the personal ambitions of generals and politicians? In your educated opinion, were Tiberius Gracchus' actions altruistic or for personal gain and reputation? In your answer, please explain how Tiberius Gracchus might have been motivated by personal gain. Also explain how the opposite might be true. Compare and contrast before taking a side on this issue.
Note: Include three sources to support your research.