Consider how rome maintained the stability of its vast empire (including local influences, military, social status, etc) and the major changes brought about in roman politics and life by the transition from a republican to an imperial form of government. and then, consider this quote: the ancient roman orator and statesman cicero (106-43 bce) wrote, "when the stress of circumstances demands it, we must gird on the sword and prefer death to slavery and disgrace." then, answer these questions for discussion question #1: what influence from art and/or culture did christianity have on the roman empire? why? do you share cicero’s point of view? what image does it present of roman society at large? is it one that influenced history? does it still influence history? explain.