1) Why was Rome significant in the history of Western civilization?
Ancient Rome played a major role in shaping western civilization through government, laws, culture, and infrastructure. The Roman system of law influenced many modern legal systems. Its ideas about republican government later influenced governments in Europe and the United States.
2) What was the significance of St. Augustine in Christian history?
Augustine of Hippo was one of the most important early Christian theologians and philosophers. His writings helped shape many key doctrines in Western Christianity. Augustine wrote influential works such as Confessions and The City of God. In these writings he discussed topics like sin, race, salvation, and the relationship between God and human society.

Mark 13
² “Do you see all these great buildings?” replied Jesus. “Not one stone here will be left on another; every one will be thrown down.”

I thought it was interesting that Jesus decided to destroy all of the temple, as it had turned corrupt, and that he told the disciples that it would happen.