Final answer:
Romanization did not include the elimination of local languages such as Berber, Aramaic, and Celtic; these persisted even with the spread of Roman influence. It also allowed for the incorporation of non-citizens into the Roman military.
Step-by-step explanation:
Romanization did not include the elimination of languages such as Berber, Aramaic, and Celtic. During the period of Roman expansion, these languages and cultures persisted even as the Roman Empire assimilated various peoples and spread its influence.
They spread their culture through the military, governance, architecture, and technology, without always systematically eradicating local languages and practices.
Additionally, the Roman military commonly incorporated non-citizens, and such assimilation was part of their strategy for maintaining the empire. In fact, through processes of conquest and assimilation, some conquered peoples, such as the Celts, eventually considered themselves Roman, adopting Latin and Roman customs. Although the extension of Roman law and citizenship (civitas), as well as the spread of Roman architecture and entertainment, such as gladiator shows, were key aspects of Romanization.