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Ancient Roman Empire

By Jolsaba
  • Rome is founded
    753 BCE

    Rome is founded

    Rome was founded by Romulus
  • Period: 753 BCE to 1453

    Roman Empire

  • Rome becomes a Republic
    509 BCE

    Rome becomes a Republic

    The last king is now ruled by senators. There is a constitution with laws.
  • Hannibal invades Italy 
    218 BCE

    Hannibal invades Italy 

    Hannibal leads the Carthage army to attack Italy. This becomes part of the Second Punic War.
  • Roman Empire begins 
    27 BCE

    Roman Empire begins 

    Octavius appoints himself "Augustus", which means the first emperor.
  • Julius Caesar becomes the first dictator of Rome 
    45

    Julius Caesar becomes the first dictator of Rome 

  • Roman Empire begins 
    64

    Roman Empire begins 

    Nero set fire to Rome and blames the Christians for it.
  • Colosseum is built 
    80

    Colosseum is built 

    The Colosseum was built in 80 AD. The completion of the Colosseum was celebrated with 100 days of games. The Romans invade Scotland.

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