Ancient Rome timeline

By Avaneesh m.
  • The Twelve Tables of Law are made in 450 B.C.
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    The Twelve Tables of Law are made in 450 B.C.

    The first try by the Romans to create a code of law. Ten men were chosen to create them. The consuls would rule them both. The first set was not very good, so another was created.
  • Romans create a Republican Government in 509 B.C.
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    Romans create a Republican Government in 509 B.C.

    The Roman Republic began with the end of the Roman Monarchy. It was replaced with a goverment lead by two consuls that were elected by the senate yearly.
  • colosseum building finished in 80 A.D.
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    colosseum building finished in 80 A.D.

    Completed in 80 AD by emperor Titus, the colosseum can seat 50,000 people and was used for gladiator fights, hunting animals, famous battle re-enactments, and plays based on mythology.
  • first punic war ending in 241 B.C.
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    first punic war ending in 241 B.C.

    The first punic war ended in 241 B.C. with the roman win. During the war the romans greatly added to their navy and invented the corvus so they could use thier army at sea.
  • Battle of actium won in 31 B.C.
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    Battle of actium won in 31 B.C.

    Cleopatra took her troops and left the battle andMark Antony followed her. Because of this, Octavian won the battle and became the first roman emperor.
  • Pantheon rebuilt
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    Pantheon rebuilt

    In 126 AD, Emperor Hadrian completely rebuilt and restored the Pantheon in Rome for the second and last time. This Roman Pantheon survived many wars. The Pantheon is the best-preserved building in Rome.