What would happen if the Romans discovered America?
Originally Answered: What would have happened if Ancient Rome found america around 50 AD? They would not have as virulent diseases, as those developed starting in the next century reducing the Roman population and civilization. The American populations might not have declined as quickly as after Columbus.
Could the Romans have reached America?
HISTORIANS claim they have found evidence Romans arrived in North America, more than a thousand years before Christopher Columbus set foot on the continent. They say the find will “re-write history” as it reveals ancient mariners visited the New World well before the great explorer.
Why didn’t the Romans discover America?
Why would they have? That’s really the key question. They certainly had oceanworthy ships larger than the Vikings or Columbus had available, and while they didn’t start of as notable seafarers by the time the 2nd Punic War was over they had enough navigational skill to make the trip.
Did ancient Rome know about America?
no. the first people known to visit the Americas (from Europe) were the Vikings around 1000 ad, long after the roman empire fell.
What would happen if Rome was Industrialized?
If the romans had had an industrial revolution, they would rapidly become a world power, they could explore, innovate, rush troops around with amazing speed, quell rebellions in days instead of months, no one could stop them. They would steam roll over all of Europe, Africa, and Asia.
What if America was discovered today?
If the Americas had never been colonized by the Europeans, not only would many lives have been saved, but also various cultures and languages. Modern-day California would be the most densely populated region, but the entire continent would be divided into different nations, much like Europe and Asia.
Did Rome know about Japan?
While Rome did not know about Japan, they did have some idea about China. Rome and China became aware of each other, but neither had any kind of coherent idea about each other.
Did Phoenicians sail to America?
The absence of such remains is strong circumstantial evidence that the Phoenicians and Carthaginians never reached the Americas.
What if Rome conquered Germania Quora?
A partial conquest of Germania would not have changed much-except of course conquered Germania would have been Romanised. It would have changed European history drastically.
What would happen if we never discovered America?
If the Americas had never been colonized by the Europeans, not only would many lives have been saved, but also various cultures and languages. Through colonization, the Indigenous populations were labeled as Indians, they were enslaved, and they were forced to abandon their own cultures and convert to Christianity.
What are some historical events that happened during the Roman Empire?
Birth of the great Roman historian Tacitus, probably in Rome. Nero expels actors from Rome and dictates reforms of circuses and festivals. The Roman general Gn. Domitius Corbulo conquers Armenia, after the capture of the capital Artaxata. In Britain, Boudicca, the queen of the Iceni tribe, leads a revolt against Roman occupation.
What would have happened if Rome had colonized the Americas?
Rome wouldn’t have to compete for colonies, they could expand into the Americas at their leisure. At this time, Mesoamerica was divided and fairly weak. Rome would defeat them easier than the Spanish. Colonial policy would probably be different.
What happened in 4040 AD in Rome?
40 AD. Caligula marches to the English Channel with the intention of invading Britain. Instead, the legions collect sea shells and he returns to Rome to celebrate a fabricated triumph. 40 AD. Birth of the Emperor Titus. Birth of the Roman general Gn. Julius Agricola, in the province of Gallia Narbonesis. 40 AD
What happened to Rome in the 6th century?
Rome continues to advance, eventually undergoing a period of massive technological growth in the 6th or 7th century, becoming like 15th century Europe. In this time, Rome would expand east and also probably discover the Americas. Rome would later have to battle the Umayyad Caliphate for dominance over Arabia.