day 1

MAIN IDEAS--

• 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.
• 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.
• Out of Judea rose a monotheistic religion known as Christianity. It soon spread throughout Rome and beyond. 

ROME TIMELINE--

• 509 BC: Rome becomes a Republic
• 264 BC: First Punic War begins
• 218 BC: In the 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

PG. 155-159: THE ROMAN REPUBLIC--

• Some of the most fundamental values and institutions of Western Civilization began in the Roman Republic
• According to the legend, Rome was founded by Romulus and Remus, twin sons of the god Mars and a Latin princess
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