Ancient Rome

Main ideas~began as a republic, where they elected officials that represent the people. Eventually emperors seized the power and expanded the empire. 

~At the height the Roman empire touched three empires, Europe, Asia, and Africa. for several centuries Rome brought peace and prosperity to its empire collapse. 

~Out of Judea rose monotheism, or single-god, religion known as Christianity. Based on teachings of Jesus of Nazareth, soon spread throughout Rome and beyond. 

509 B.C Rome becomes a republic

264 B.C First Punic War begins 

218 B.C In the second Punic War, Hannibal Invades Italy

31 B.C Octavian defeats the forces of Antony and Cleopatra

284 A.D Dioletian becomes Emperor of Rome 

476 A.D Western Roman Empire falls