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Rome founded
very close to the Mediterranean sea so there was great transportation.

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Roman republic established
this started and era of classical Roman civilization.

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twelve tables written
this was Rome first attempt to create a set of laws.

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Constantine moved the capital Constantinople
this new capital was designed and means "new Rome".

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Punic wars begin
started because Carthage and Romans wanted control over land of Corsica and Sicily.

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Punic wars ended
ended with the destruction of Carthage

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1st triumvirate by Caesar, Pompey and Crassus.
this formed a political alliance.

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Julius Caesar appointed dictator for life
this happened one month before his assassination

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Julius Caesar killed
he was a roman politician

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2nd triumvirate
alliance of Caesar, mark Anthony, and Octavian

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Octavian became 1st empire of Rome
one of the most effective and controversial leaders.

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pax romana begins
long period of peace and stability experienced by roman empire

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Jesus was born
born Jewish and followed their ways

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Augustus Caesar dies
He dies from natural death.

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Jesus was crucified
He was nailed to the cross and surfed.

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Nero persecuted Christians
a large fire broke out in Rome devastating the roman population

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Romans destroy a temple in Jerusalem
Judah rebelled against there masters.

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mount Vesuvius erupted burring Pompeii
it was berried under a thick layer of volcanic ash

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Pax Romana ended
period opeace was ended

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end of the period of decline
Rome suffered economic problems

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Diocletian came to power and divided the empire
was so vast it was no longer feasible to Rome

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Christianity entered a new era
the roman emperor Constantine said Christians would no longer be persecuted

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Christianity was made official religion
this call was made by Theodosius and affected them so that they could worship freely

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Visigoths attacked Rome
attack lead by king Alaric

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collapse of roman empire
the army terrorized both parts o the army