Main ideas:
Power and Authority- Rome began as a republic, a government in which elected officials represent the people. Eventually, absolute rulers called emperors seized power and expanded the empire.
Empire Building- At its height, the Roman Empire touched three continents; Europe, Asia, and Africa. For several centuries, Rome brought peace and prosperity to its empire before its eventual collapse.
Religious and Ethical Systems- Out of Judea rose a monotheistic, or single-god, religion known as Christianity. Based on the teachings of Jesus of Nazareth, it soon spread throughout Rome and beyond.
Timeline:
- 509 BC- Rome begins as a republic
- 264 BC- First Punic War begins
- 218 BC- In second Punic War, Hannibal invades Italy
- 31 BC- Octavian defeats the forces of Antony and Cleopatra
- 284 AD- Diocletian becomes emperor of Rome
- 476 AD- Western Roman Empire falls
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