The growing power and changing character of the army

****Please answer 2 this questions with at least 300 words for each1/ ROME VS AMERICA: People concerned about the decline of American culture often point out the similarities between the decline of Rome and the decline of America. Is this a valid comparison? Consider the following factors from your text as causes of Rome’s decline:The growing power and changing character of the armyThe division of the Empire and the establishment of a new capital at ConstantinopleIncreasing threats from outside, from Barbarian tribes such as the Huns and GothsThe weakening of the economy through increased taxes, monetary depreciation, and reduced international tradeThe assumption of semi-divine status by the emperorThe introduction of new religious cults and the triumph of Christianity Are there similar factors that you could list that are signs of the decline of American culture? Do you think this is a valid comparison—Rome’s decline and America’s decline? Why or why not?2/ RULERS: Compare and contrast the achievements of the Emperor Ashoka and the Emperor Shinuangdi. Who was the more effective ruler? Who made the more lasting contribution to world culture?****Please answer these questions with at least 100 words for each1/ CLASSICAL: What role did the Peloponnesian War play in ending the Classical era?2/ FRIEZE: Compare and contrast the frieze from the Parthenon (Fig. 3.7) with the frieze from the Great Altar of Zeus at Pergamum (Fig. 3.25). How do these friezes reflect the differing values of these two societies?3/ PROPHET: Why might a prophet be reluctant to follow his or her calling? What modern day prophets can you think of and what challenges have they encountered?4/ CONFUCIANISM: Do you think Confucianism is a philosophy or a religion? What is the difference between a philosophy and a religion?**************NO PLAGIARISM**************