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We often cite Rome as an example of a great empire. At Rome's height, what did Romans cite as an example of a great empire?

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Medieval art changed drastically from the stark realism of Roman art. Some say that artistic knowledge was "lost." Is this true, or was there a deliberate cultural shift away from high realism?

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What factors helped determined the eventual adoption of "western" clothing in Japan beginning in the nineteenth century?

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We often cite Rome as an example of a great empire. At Rome's height, what did Romans cite as an example of a great empire?	307
Medieval art changed drastically from the stark realism of Roman art. Some say that artistic knowledge was "lost." Is this true, or was there a deliberate cultural shift away from high realism?	11
What factors helped determined the eventual adoption of "western" clothing in Japan beginning in the nineteenth century?	1