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Founding of Rome

Rome is founded by the brothers Romulus and Remus, then named after Romulus.

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Numa Pompilius

Numa Pompilius is named the second King of Rome after Romulus dies.

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Creation of Republic

End of Monarchies for Rome, beginning of representation for public in the Roman government.

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Creation of Twelve Tables

First written laws in Rome. Created to protect the plebeians from unfair punishment.

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Punic Wars Start

The three wars between Rome and Carthage begin.

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Hannibal Invades

Hannibal, a Carthaginian military commander, invades Rome. Famous for battle elephants.

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Punic Wars End

The last of the three Punic Wars ends. Carthage and Rome no longer fight.

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Spartacus's Uprising

A gladiator named Spartacus begins a revolt in the slave population of Rome.

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Jerusalem Becomes Roman

General Pompey captures Jerusalem. The Jews are now under Roman rule.

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Pompey Defeated

Julius Caesar defeats General Pompey in battle.

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Caesar Becomes Dictator

After his defeat of Pompey, Julius Caesar assumes command, becoming Rome's first dictator.

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Caesar Assassinated

One year after the start of his rule, Julius Caesar is assassinated by aristocrats on the Ides of March.

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Antony Defeated

Mark Antony and Cleopatra are defeated by Octavian

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Beginning of Empire

After defeating Mark Antony and Cleopatra, Octavian becomes the first emperor, starting the Roman Empire, and is renamed Augustus

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Pax Romana Begins

With the beginning of the Empire also came a time of peace for Rome, also known as the Pax Romana

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Augustus Dies

The first emperor, Augustus/Octavian, dies.

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Crucifixion

Jesus is crucified in Jerusalem. Birth of Christianity.

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Great Fire of Rome

A terrible fire burns a large part of Rome. The emperor, Nero, was said to have watched it happen from a balcony while playing the lyre.

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Coliseum

The Coliseum has begun to be built as a place for gladiatorial games.

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Pax Romana Ends
The time of peace for Rome, started by Augustus, ends.

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Constantine's Rise

Constantine becomes very popular and is made emperor.

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Constantine's Conversion

As he was nearing death, Emperor Constantine converts to Christianity and is baptized.

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Christianity is Recognized

Emperor Theodosius makes Christianity the official and sole religion of Rome.

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Rome Splits

Rome splits into the East (Byzantine) and West empires.

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Rome Falls

Rome is abdicated to the Goths by the Emperor Romulus Augustus. End of Rome.